https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18887 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:24:53 GMT 2026-04-12T11:24:53Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18987 Title: The past, present and future of special education : the Turkish Perspective Authors: Akkok, Fusun Abstract: This paper summarises the past, present andfuture prospects of Special Education in Turkey with reference to the legislation and attitudes in society. The aim of this paper is twofold: initially, to provide a historical overview of the governmental and official provisions initiated and developed in relation to the needs and demands of the individuals with special needs in Turkey. Following this, societal perspectives and the attitudes of the Turkish society of the individuals with special needs and 'Education for All' is discussed and future prospects are proposed Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18987 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18984 Title: Special and inclusive education in Israel Authors: Al-Yagon, Michal; Margalit, Malka Abstract: The present paper aims to describe the Israeli special education system historically and currently, as related in particular to the 1988 National Special Education Law, and to appraise future systemic trends. Discussion focuses on three major aspects: (a) changes in specia! education concepts and ideological perceptions, (b) systemic structural changes locally and nationally; and (c) curricular and intervention perspectives. The conceptual/ideological review includes changes in theoretical approaches to definitions and classifications, which influenced implementation issues such as diagnostic and intervention planning. The discussion of systemic structural changes focuses on the expanding process of inclusion for children with special needs into the regular education system and on the growing process of decentralisation in resource distribution toward local and regional support centres. Diverse solutions are examined to resolve the enduring major conflict between the need to provide the optimal help and support to meet the special needs of each individual child and at the same time to strive for the highest level of inclusion. Developments in curricula and intervention are described, consisting of revised goals. modified definitions, and new approaches to remedial education and intervention. including the integration of new technologies. In appraising future trends, the importance is highlighted of appropriate modifications in teacher training. student skill development. and setting design, as well as the evaluating and supervising resource distribution and treatment efficacy. Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18984 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18982 Title: Special and inclusive education in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the new millennium Authors: Phtiaka, Helen Abstract: Introduces a theme issue that focuses on special and inclusive education in the Mediterranean region, describing special, integrated, and inclusive education and explaining that the collection of papers addresses diversity in the disciplines represented, methodology followed, terminology used, and philosophies outlined Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18982 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18981 Title: Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies : Volume 6, Issue 2 Abstract: Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, Volume 6, No. 2 (2001). Special Issue : Special and inclusive education in the Mediterranean. Guest Editor : Helen Phtiaka Description: Contents Include : Higher Education and Lifelong Learners - International Perspectives on Change edited by Hans G. Schuetze and Maria Slowey (Book Review) / Joseph Axiaq - Adult Education at the Crossroads: Learning our Way Out by Matthias Finger & Jose Manuel Asun (Book Review) / Joseph Vancell - IperComenius. Un archivio didattico - Per una Enciclopedia Multimediale aperta by Fausto Telleri (Book Review) / Mario Camilleri - A Daughter of Isis: The Autobiography of Nawal El-Saadawi by Nawal EI-Saadawi (translated from Arabic by Sherif Hetata) (Book Review) / Susan M. Belcher el-Nahhas - Conference Announcments Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18981 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z