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Disability and learning outcomes: How much does the disability really matter?

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Item:2017
Title:Disability and learning outcomes: How much does the disability really matter?
Authors:Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen
Publication date: 12 August 2008
Publication type:Research report
Themes:Students and individuals > Learner groups > Students with a disability
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Access and equity groups
Students and individuals > Student achievements and outcomes > Other outcomes
ISBN:978 1 921412 56 1

Students with a disability tend to have poorer educational outcomes in VET than the average over all students. This paper sought to isolate the direct effect of being a member of a particular disability group. It found that the direct effect of the disability differs between groups, and is highest for those with a mental illness, a medical condition or a physical disability.

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