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The effective functioning of SENCO in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Date Issued
2022
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN
9781032021775
9781032021720
9781032021706
Citation
In Hue, Ming Tak & Karim, Shahid (Eds.). 2022. Supporting diverse students in Asian inclusive classrooms: From policies and theories to practice. Routledge.
Type
Book Chapter
Abstract
The introduction of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in Hong Kong mainstream schools is a recent phenomenon. Accordingly, schools are required to have a SENCO who has completed a two-year professional training program. A SENCO is expected to lead the supportive measures taken by the school for students with special educational needs (SEN) for their improved learning. Identifying students with SEN and providing them with appropriate support through effective coordination with teachers, other school staff, parents, communities and professionals are the main functions of SENCO. Against the backdrop of international practices and the experiences of preparing SENCO professionals and their practical engagement in school, this chapter aims to discuss the effective functioning of SENCO in Hong Kong schools. Various factors that may facilitate or hinder the effective functioning of SENCO will be highlighted, and recommendations for improvement will be offered.
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