Teacher education reform for enhancing teachers' preparedness for inclusion

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 14, Issue 7, 2010, Pages 649-653

  Forlin, Chris ^a  

^a THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 78650107046     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603111003778353     Document Type: Editorial

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