Abstract
This article traces the evolution of special education policies and services in Vietnam from their introduction to the current expansion of inclusive education for children and youth with disabilities. Impacts reported include increased educational opportunity for and inclusion of children with disabilities, the development of national policy and provincial and local infrastructures for inclusive education, and capacity building for teachers through preservice, in-service, and master’s and doctoral programs expressly designed to prepare personnel to forward inclusive education throughout the country.
Highlights
Vietnam covers an area of 329 600 km2 and has a population of more than 96 million, which makes it the second most populated country in Southeast Asia
Where is the country going with regard to inclusive education? In this article, we describe the evolution, since 1991, of special education services in Vietnam, including the process and impact of the introduction and expansion of inclusive education
We describe the steps taken by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Hanoi National University of Education, and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to install inclusive education as a preferred service delivery model for students with disabilities in Vietnam
Summary
Vietnam covers an area of 329 600 km2 and has a population of more than 96 million, which makes it the second most populated country in Southeast Asia.
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