Inclusion of students with specific learning disorders in higher education: a systematic literature review

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Unit:
Faculty of Medicine
Title:
Inclusion of students with specific learning disorders in higher education: a systematic literature review
Languages of Item:
English
Abstract:
The prevalence of students with specific learning disorders in higher education, although still disproportionately low, is increasing rapidly. Given this transformation, students with specific learning disorders remain vulnerable, as the lack of inclusion of their learning disability impedes the learning required at university level and has a negative impact on their academic performance. A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate via VOSviewer software the status of teaching integration of students with specific learning disabilities in universities. There is a large literature in the field of specific learning disabilities and research interest is expanding, however, research on specific learning disabilities in higher education is rather limited. Relevant data were revealed that should be adopted to reduce barriers to learning and create an inclusive environment in universities.
Publication year:
2024
Authors:
Cristina Dumitru
Maria Koulianou
Konstantinos Mastrothanasis
Journal:
Journal of Educational Sciences & Psychology
Publisher:
University of Ploiești
Volume:
14
Number:
2
Pages:
46-64
Keywords:
accommodations, higher education, inclusive university, specific learning disorders, support services
Main subject category:
Education - Sport science
Official URL (Publisher):
DOI:
10.51865/JESP.2024.2.06
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