Based on the recent change of the Portuguese legislation for the assessment of pupils with special education needs (SEN), this study aims to understand the implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the Portuguese educational system. We have three objectives in mind: to know the needs of developing professionals’ competences; to characterize the practices o...
L’objet de cet article est d’essayer de comprendre la pertinence de la mise en place de la Classification internationale du fonctionnement, du handicap et de la santé (CIF) dans le système éducatif portugais, selon le point de vue des professionnels de l’éducation. L’article présente les résultats d’une étude, menée dans trois groupes scolaires (comprenant chacun une école maternelle, primaire et secondair...
Since 2008, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - ICF (WHO, 2001) is the framework of reference in the assessment and intervention process with students with SEN, in the Portuguese educational system. As a consequence special education teachers’ training needs emerged from it. In this study, we characterize the received training and the special education teachers’ attitudes an...
In this chapter we present how portfolio could be a very useful tool to improve learning and development in students in general and in students with special needs particularly
We present critical reflections and suggestions for changing from a static perspective about assessment in special education to a dynamic, interactive and inclusive perspective.
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