Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2013
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Inclusive Education
Abstract
In this qualitative study, 19 mothers discussed the education of their children with Down syndrome. Mothers reflected on their expectations and perceptions of different educational environments, focussing particularly on their understanding of inclusive education. The findings suggest that mothers beliefs and decisions related to the education of their children with Down syndrome were embedded in culturally constructed notions of normalcy and stigma. Their support for particular educational programmes was inextricably linked with their understanding of the sociocultural meaning of Down syndrome. Findings revealed the existence of institutional resistance to inclusive education as well as dominant educational discourses that positioned students with Down syndrome as other and identified segregated learning environments as most appropriate for these students.
DOI
10.1080/13603116.2012.683047
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Lalvani, Priya, "Land of Misfit Toys: Mothers Perceptions of Educational Environments for Their Children with Down Syndrome" (2013). Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works. 80.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/teaching-learning-facpubs/80
Published Citation
Lalvani, P. (2013). Land of misfit toys: Mothers’ perceptions of educational environments for their children with Down syndrome. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 17(5), 435-448.