Cultural Differences in Conceptions of Disability: Central America and the Caribbean.

Grossman, Shana R.

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ERIC Number: EJ573715

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Publication Date: 1998

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Cultural Differences in Conceptions of Disability: Central America and the Caribbean.

Grossman, Shana R.

TESOL Journal, v7 n5 p38-41 Aut 1998

Discusses the nature of special education in Central America and the Caribbean, including policies, programs, definitions, and attitudes regarding disabilities. Also highlights factors in mainstream education that may be related to U.S. educators' perceptions of disabilities and offers recommendations for U.S. educators, especially English-as-a-Second-Language teachers. (SM)

Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Language Teachers, Mainstreaming, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Second Language Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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