Stranger and Stranger in a Strange Land: Living overseas and how it has influenced my understanding of students with “special needs”.

Authors

  • Wendy Holley Ministry of Education, Special Education.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54322/kairaranga.v7i1.43

Keywords:

communication skills, social interactions, cultural differences, life skills

Abstract

This is a series of light-hearted reflections from a person who has worked in special education her entire career. After moving from the United States to New Zealand, she uses her experience adjusting to her new country, to better understand the perspectives of the children and young
people with whom she works.

Author Biography

  • Wendy Holley, Ministry of Education, Special Education.

    Wendy Holley is an educational psychologist for the Ministry of
    Education, Special Education and was formerly a Professional
    Practice Advisor. She is currently based in Nelson.

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Published

01-01-2006

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Vol 7 Iss 1

License

Copyright (c) 2022 Wendy Holley

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How to Cite

Stranger and Stranger in a Strange Land: Living overseas and how it has influenced my understanding of students with “special needs”. (2006). Kairaranga, 7(1), 51-52. https://doi.org/10.54322/kairaranga.v7i1.43