Barriers of disabled children to access to education in Dili, Timor-Leste
Issued Date
2021
Copyright Date
2021
Resource Type
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
x, 54 leaves : ill.
Access Rights
open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
Rights Holder(s)
Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2021
Suggested Citation
Fonseca, Celso da, 1981- Barriers of disabled children to access to education in Dili, Timor-Leste. Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2021. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/114221
Title
Barriers of disabled children to access to education in Dili, Timor-Leste
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Advisor(s)
Abstract
Despite the fact that education is a fundamental principle of human rights, and it is a crucial element for human resources development in Timor-Leste, as enshrined in the national constitution of Timor-Leste. However, vulnerable group like disabled children yet struggling to access to education. This research found that attitudinal barriers like stigmatization and discrimination from the teachers, parents and schoolmates have positively contributed to equal access to schools. Moreover, other aspects like the lack of facilities and knowledge of teachers and parents on disabilities issues are the other factors that hinder disabled children from accessing schools. This thesis used a qualitative method with a narrative approach. The data collection was designed with a semi-structured interview with the parent and school teachers, and the school observation was done to draw facilities and institutional barriers. IMPLICATION OF THESIS: The implication of this study will enable the author to understand better the form of attitudinal barriers that hinder disabled children's access to education. Furthermore, this study will contribute to academic societies on the issue of disability rights access to education. The finding of this study will enrich human rights studies, especially at the Human Rights Centre-UNTL in Timor-Leste.
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies
Degree Discipline
Human Rights and Democratisation
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University