DECREE-LAW n.º 54/2018

A CHALLENGE FOR INCLUSION

Authors

  • Rita Margarida Carvalho Simas Rita Margarida Carvalho Simas Bonança Universidad Ibericoamaericana
  • Maria da Graça Borges Castanho Universidade dos Açores. Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Massachusetts, USA, Portuguese World Language Institute, Lesley University, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Elsa Gabriel Morgado - Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Centro de Estudos Filosóficos e Humanísticos, CEFH, Braga, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3653-7876

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v15.nse1.135-143

Abstract

This paper aims to reflect on the new regulatory framework of Inclusive Education in Portugal, taking into account the perspective of several authors and scientific studies conducted at national level, in the recent context of the approval of Decree-Law no. 54/2018, of July 6, which revoked Decree-Law no. 3/2008, of January 7, which regulated special education in Portugal, as amended by Law no. 21, 2008, of May 12, establishing the principles and rules that ensured inclusion. Thus, new challenges arise with the new paradigm of Inclusive Education in Portugal, assumed as the central issue in this scientific article, of a qualitative nature, based on literature review and document research. For this purpose, we will focus on some issues that are the concern of other school stakeholders. We will highlight strengths and weaknesses of the legislation in force, in a joint reflection, seeking to ensure a new commitment and raising the principle of equity in Portuguese schools.

Author Biographies

Rita Margarida Carvalho Simas Rita Margarida Carvalho Simas Bonança , Universidad Ibericoamaericana

Universidad Ibericoamaericana

Maria da Graça Borges Castanho , Universidade dos Açores. Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Massachusetts, USA, Portuguese World Language Institute, Lesley University, Massachusetts, USA.

Universidade dos Açores. Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Massachusetts, USA, Portuguese World Language Institute, Lesley University, Massachusetts, USA.

Elsa Gabriel Morgado, - Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Centro de Estudos Filosóficos e Humanísticos, CEFH, Braga, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Centro de Estudos Filosóficos e Humanísticos, CEFH, Braga, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Published

2022-09-27

Issue

Section

Pedagogical-Teaching Methods and Strategies in Management and Teaching

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