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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2018. Vol. 7, no. 1, 53–61
doi:10.17759/jmfp.2018070106
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

Theory and practice of inclusive preschool education: current status and development trends

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L.A. Remezova

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Abstract

The article presents an analytical review of modern trends in the development of inclusive education in Europe, the United States and other countries. It discloses significant conditions for putting theoretical grounds of inclusion in practice in pre-school educational institutions. It explains the basic strategies that can improve the quality and efficiency of this process in pre-school education

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Keywords: inclusion, inclusive preschool education; disabilities, special educational needs; professional collaboration; inclusive kindergarten

Journal rubric: Psychology of Special and Inclusive Education

Article type: review article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2018070106

For citation: Remezova L.A. Theory and practice of inclusive preschool education: current status and development trends [Elektronnyi resurs]. Sovremennaia zarubezhnaia psikhologiia = Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 2018. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 53–61. DOI: 10.17759/jmfp.2018070106. (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)

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Information About the Authors

Larisa A. Remezova, PhD in Psychology, associate professor, professor of the department of special pedagogy and psychology, faculty of psychology and special education, Samara State socio-pedagogical University, Samara, Russia, e-mail: remezowa@mail.ru

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