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Academicus International Scientific Journal
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Publisher
Academicus International Scientific Journal
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ISSN
20793715 (Printed Journal)
23091088 (Online Journal)
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Journal Volume Number
14
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Journal Issue Date (YYYY/MM)
2016/07
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Full Title (English)
Role and challenges of school social workers in facilitating and supporting the inclusiveness of children with special needs in regular schools
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University of Tirana, Albania, Doctoral Candidate
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Number of Pages
10
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First Page
148
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Last Page
157
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Language of text
English
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Publication Date
2016/07
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Copyright
2016 Academicus
Main description
Dynamic of the society development is associated with extension of social problems, notably in educational context. The role of school, as the main public institution for social development of the students, is now obvious throughout the world. Consequently the role of social workers in schools is becoming essential, especially in terms of the inclusion of marginalized children from the opportunity of education, by impacting the educational system, to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Social work is focused on the welfare of individuals by increasing and developing their potential, so it goes hand in hand with inclusive education for children with disabilities, which emphasizes the children’ rights to obtain a definite, qualitative and suitable education in regular schools. The main focus of this study was to draw a clear panorama of the school social workers’ role towards the processes of inclusiveness of students with disabilities in Albanian regular schools. The data were collected via in-depth interviews with eight school social workers of the secondary schools in Korça region. The results showed that social service in schools is very important for helping students to develop social competences, intermediating parents in utilizing school and community resources, identifying and reporting bullying phenomenon, etc. School social workers could play a key role to implement the educational reform, which is being undertaken in Albania. Interviewees also shared their difficulties regarding the practical work, especially obstacles related to inclusive education processes.
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Academicus International Scientific Journal
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