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The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, 2019, 1(6); doi: 10.25236/FSST.2019.010620.

Under the Perspective of Inclusive Education: the Development of Special Education in China

Author(s)

Xinyuan Lu 1,*

Corresponding Author:
Xinyuan Lu
Affiliation(s)

1 Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom, WC1H 0AL, London
*Corresponding Author

Abstract

Educational equality is one of the core and hot issues in current international education circles. The study and emphasis on educational fairness is a symbol of social civilization and progress, which reflects the concern and safeguard of the world over the right to education of vulnerable groups. The purpose of this article is to explore the development and progress of Chinese special education under the impetus of this global education. Based on the reference of the development of inclusive education in the United Kingdom and its legislative experience, this article explores the relationship between educational equity and Chinese special education legislation, and how to guarantee the equality of the right to education for the people with special needs.

Keywords

Inclusive and integrative education; Special education; Educational equality

Cite This Paper

Xinyuan Lu. Under the Perspective of Inclusive Education: the Development of Special Education in China. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2019) Vol. 1 Issue 6: 116-123. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2019.010620.

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