Are flexible learning options giving schools a convenient way out of taking responsibility for ‘difficult’ students?

Nigel Howard; Andrew Bills; David Armstrong

Are flexible learning options giving schools a convenient way out of taking responsibility for ‘difficult’ students?

Nigel Howard, Andrew Bills, David Armstrong

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

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Abstract

This week, the royal commission into disability heard horrifying stories of children’s experiences in the education system. It is no wonder children with disabilities are over-represented among the tens of thousands of Australians who leave school before finishing year 12.

Many early school leavers are bored or disengaged; some are escaping bullying, while others do so due to poor mental health. Some who exit say they simply didn’t fit in the mainstream system

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation (Aust.)
Publication status	Published - 8 Nov 2019

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Keywords

Flexible Learning Options
Students with Disabilities
Disability Royal Commission
Children with disability
Inclusive education

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