Learning Support Assistants’ (LSAs’) Roles, Professional Development Experiences and Training Needs in Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai

Learning Support Assistants’ (LSAs’) Roles, Professional Development Experiences and Training Needs in Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai

This study examines the roles, professional development experiences, and training requirements of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) at private schools in Dubai. LSAs are crucial in aiding students with special educational needs (SEN) in inclusive classrooms. However, concerns persist regarding thei...

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Main Author:	BALASUBRAMANIAN, RAJASHREE (author)
Published:	2025
Subjects:	Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistants Teaching assistants Paraprofessional training Inclusive education
Online Access:	https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3378
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