Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Current policy demands that mainstream schools seek to include pupils with special educational needs. This book takes a close look at how exactly this aim can be achieved by examining the various parts of the educational process. The book discusses:
the practicalities of inclusive education
the gap between inclusive policy and practice
a re-configured role for special schools
how the process of inclusion will develop beyond the classroom.
Individuals who have learning difficulties are increasingly finding their place in non-specialist schools. This book considers the ways in which society can continue to support the process of inclusion as full-time education leads on to employment and independent living. The text reflects current developments in thinking and practice, and brings together a broad range of expertise and experience - it brims with enthusiasm for a positive approach that leads on to practical success.
Table of Contents
1. Pragmatism not dogmaticism: promoting more inclusive practice / L. Florian, R. Rose, C. Tilstone -- 2. Inclusive practice; what,why and how? / L. Florian -- 3. The curriculum: a vehicle for inclusion or a lever for exclusion? / R. Rose -- 4. Personal and social development for pupils with learning difficulties / R. Byers -- 5. Equal opportunities and special educational needs: equity and inclusion / L. Gerschel -- 6. Managing change / J. Wolger -- 7. Including pupils: developing a partnership in learning / R. Rose -- 8. Understanding challenging behaviour: prerequisites to inclusion / T. Cole -- 9. Promoting inclusion through learning styles / G. Read -- 10. Individual and whole class teaching / C. Marvin -- 11. Moving towards the mainstream: vision and reality / C. Tilstone -- 12. A wider role for special schools? / A. Wiltshire -- 13. Inclusion in national standards / A. Day -- 14. Routes to inclusion / J. Steele -- 15. Multidisciplinary teamwork / P. Lacey -- 16. Planned transition from education to employment for young people with severe learning difficulties / C. Bloomhead -- 17. Growing up- moving on / J. Tyne -- 18. Quality of life as a consideration in the development of inclusive education for pupils and students with learning difficulties / C. Robertson.