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Pallisera, Maria; Vilà, Montserrat; Fullana, Judit; Castro, Montse; Puyaltó, Carolina; Díaz-Garolera, Gemma – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2018
This research aims to present proposals that can improve the transition to adulthood of young people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Four focus groups were set up in three different cities in Spain, each comprising education and social work professionals, people with ID and family members. In total, 32 participants were included in the study.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Transitional Programs, Young Adults, Intellectual Disability
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Curle, Deirdre; Jamieson, Janet; Poon, Brenda T.; Buchanan, Marla; Norman, Nancy; Zaidman-Zait, Anat – Exceptionality Education International, 2017
The transition to school can be a complicated process for families of children with exceptionalities (Janus, Lefort, Cameron, & Kopechanski, 2007). Little is known about the transition to school specifically for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). The aim of this study was to examine the communication that occurred among early…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Stakeholders
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McLean, Karen; Edwards, Susan; Evangelou, Maria; Lambert, Pamela – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2018
Supported Playgroups in Schools (SPinS) are a new initiative in the Australian early childhood education landscape. SPinS are playgroups hosted by a playgroup coordinator co-located on a local school site. Research has identified positive benefits of playgroup participation for children and families. However, little is known about the potential…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Play, Group Activities
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Bagley, Christopher; Hallam, Susan – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2015
The current research aimed to increase understanding of the processes of managed moves for children at risk of exclusion from school, particularly exploring what contributed to success and the nature of the challenges experienced. The study was conducted in one English local authority where 11 school staff and 5 local authority staff were…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Foreign Countries, Interviews, School Personnel
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Cuconato, Morena; du Bois-Reymond, Manuela; Lunabba, Harry – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2015
This article discusses how teachers perceive their role in supporting and guiding students in transitions. Do teachers see themselves more as gatekeepers or as supporters? The analysis draws upon qualitative data collected in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Finland. Based on the analysis of teachers' interviews, we developed three…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role, Qualitative Research
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Makanya, Margaret W.; Runo, Mary; Wawire, Violet – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
The purpose of this study was to investigate how vocational education and transitional services offered in vocational institutions helped young adults with intellectual disabilities (YAWID) attain full community integration. The study objectives included investigate the effectiveness of transitional services and follow-up programs towards aiding…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Transitional Programs, Young Adults, Intellectual Disability
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Tekle, Tesfu; Njihia, Mukirae; Ogeta, Norbert; Habtu, Michael – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
Background: Education in Eritrea is a fundamental right of every person. Therefore, ensuring equal and equitable educational opportunities for every citizen is essential for upward mobility. However, enrolment in areas inhabited by the nomadic groups is far less from the national average. To boost enrolment among the nomads and to meet the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Education, Middle Schools, Access to Education
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Darmody, Merike; Byrne, Delma – Irish Educational Studies, 2006
Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the use of qualitative research, particularly in the human sciences. Such a move has resulted in an increasing number of researchers across disciplines using various types of qualitative software specially designed for managing text and facilitating analysis of qualitative data. However, we…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Educational Research, Computer Software, Data Analysis