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Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean

Developing Training for Teachers of Children with Special Needs in Barbados: Challenges and Opportunities

Pages: 
163-173
Publication Date: 
December 1997
Issue: 
Abstract: 

This article focuses on the development of training for teachers of children with special needs in Barbados. Various factors which present particular challenges to the organisation of effective, special needs training in this setting are discussed. Opportunities which such training offers for bringing about improvements in positions for children with special needs are highlighted. Several positive forces currently supporting constructive changes in special education provision and training in Barbados are noted and the essential components of effective special needs provision are outlined. Finally, a comprehensive model for providing the training necessary to equip special education personnel to implement these components is presented. 

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