Diverging paths in upper secondary education: Competence attainment among students with special educational needs

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 215-231

  Myklebust, Jon Olav ^a  

^a VOLDA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE   (Norway)

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EID: 61449452339     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110500375432     Document Type: Article

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