Stimulating tensions in special education teachers' figured world: an approach toward inclusive education

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 20, Issue 12, 2016, Pages 1326-1343

  Thorius, Kathleen A K ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

figured worlds; inclusive education; Special education teacher identity; teacher learning; technical assistance

Indexed keywords

EID: 84963815617     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2016.1168877     Document Type: Article

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