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Publication Date: 2004
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The Development of Special Education Services in Zimbabwe
Chitiyo, Morgan; Wheeler, John
International Journal of Special Education, v19 n2 p46-52 2004
When Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, the government started a massive expansion of the education system. Two decades later, the country's literacy rate had risen to one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the same cannot be said for special education. This paper examines the development of the education system in Zimbabwe with special attention given to the history of special education. This paper examines why special education has lagged behind in terms of its development in a country where the education system has developed so rapidly. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Education, Educational Development, Educational History, Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, Educational Policy, Performance Factors, Accessibility (for Disabled), Barriers, Special Needs Students, Related Services (Special Education)
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa; Zimbabwe
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