Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: A Noble Theory, An Ignoble Practice as Unfolded Through One Teacher's Heuristic Inquiry

A careful examination of the evolutions of Curriculum as Political Text and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1973 disclosed certain contributory facets to teacher disillusionment in an inclusive high school environment. A diminishing sense of professional self-efficacy, self-empowerment, and optimism stemmed primarily from the political machinations of a hidden curriculum and a misapplication of an inclusive classroom practice. The process used to arrive at these conclusio...