TEDI

The TEDI project is conducting research in three areas:

  • The educational needs of learners with severe to profound sensory or intellectual impairments
  • The information and communication technology needs of learners with severe to profound sensory or intellectual impairments
  • The availability of teacher training for addressing the educational needs of learners with severe to profound sensory or intellectual impairments

Teacher education
An analysis of the availability of teacher  education addressing the educational needs of learners with severe to profound sensory or intellectual impairments.
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Starting where we are
Situational analysis of the educational needs of learners with severe to profound sensory or intellectual impairments in South Africa.
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Text version of the report available on request.

Perceptions of South African teachers on how they feel supported in teaching learners with special educational needs.
Published in Inclusion in Education: Perspectives on Inclusive Education in South Africa.
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Educating and caring for children with profound intellectual disability
A manual for carers and teachers 
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Conferences

TEDI has presented at the following conferences. Click on the links to read the abstracts.