Policy and Power in Inclusive Education

2005
Policy and Power in Inclusive Education

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  • Author: Jonathan Rix
  • Publisher: Psychology Press
  • ISBN: 0415352096
  • Category : Inclusive education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 242

The movement towards inclusive education is undoubtedly an international phenomenon, and it has resulted in the development of policy initiatives impacting on schools in all nations. This informative, wide-ranging text brings together key illustrative material from an international field. It adopts a critical perspective on policy issues, but goes beyond this by making explicit the assumptions that drive policy development. Readers will be encouraged to develop their own framework, allowing them to conduct policy analysis and evaluation within their own educational context. Students and researchers interested in how principles of inclusive education are being translated into educational practices around the world will find this book an enlightening read.

Values into Practice in Special Education

2013-11-12
Values into Practice in Special Education

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  • Author: Geoff Lindsay
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134095015
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 178

The questions of values within special education are addressed in this work. The need for this derives from the changes in legislation and practice in the UK and abroad, including the development of inclusive education systems. The values underlying these and other developments are examined.

Ethics and Research in Inclusive Education

2014-01-02
Ethics and Research in Inclusive Education

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  • Author: Melanie Nind
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1136555161
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 270

The recent move towards inclusive education has radically influenced the way educational research is conducted. Students need to become aware of the critical legal and ethical responsibilities that arise from investigation in this new and expanding area. Written from the standpoint of inclusive education, rather than 'special education', this carefully edited collection of readings from a wide variety of sources, will develop the student's ability to: * identify and respond to ethical dilemmas that occur within their particular research methodologies and settings. * respond appropriately to the myriad of complex legal issues that are pertinent to their own work The contributions to this book draw upon examples of inclusive practices from around the world. Students taking postgraduate courses or diplomas in Inclusive education will find this an invaluable read.

What Every Special Educator Must Know

2015-12-15
What Every Special Educator Must Know

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  • Author: Council for Exceptional Children
  • Publisher: Council For Exceptional Children
  • ISBN: 0865865043
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 160

CEC wrote the book on special education ... literally. CEC s famous red book details the ethics, standards, and guidelines for special education preparation and practice. Delineating both knowledge and skill sets and individual content standards, What Every Special Educator Must Know is an invaluable resource for special education administrators, institutional faculty developing curriculum, state policy makers evaluating licensure requirements, and special educators planning their professional growth.

Key Issues in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

2015-09-26
Key Issues in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

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  • Author: Alan Hodkinson
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1473943760
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 254

Understanding and engaging critically with the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) is a difficult task. However, the new edition of this bestselling book continues to help students contextualize SEND in relation to historical, ideological and political developments as well as support them in developing a critical understanding of the complexities associated with inclusion. Completely up to date with recent legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice (2014) there are case studies, reflections and activities which will help students question practice they have seen and experienced. Covering the 0-25 age range this book is suitable for all those working with children and young people across education, health and social work.

Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education: Inclusive education

2004
Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education: Inclusive education

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  • Author: David R. Mitchell
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 9780415284547
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 516

Demonstrates how the fields of special education and inclusive education have evolved philosophically and technically over the past 30 years.

Fulton Special Education Digest

2014-07-22
Fulton Special Education Digest

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  • Author: Ann Worthington
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134111185
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 387

First Published in 1999. This fully updated second edition is an essential reference book that contains a wealth of resources and practical information relating to the education and care of children with special educational needs. Within its pages you will find an accessible, jargon-free overview of current SEN policies and how they affect parents, teachers and children; contact details of over 1,000 selected organizations, charities and services that exist to help the child with special educational needs; an extensive glossary of terms and medical conditions associated with special education; pointers to useful resources on the Internet; the names and addresses of Local Education Authorities, all of which can provide information on inclusive schooling; the names and addresses of over 1,800 special schools in the UK; and advice on how to make links with other professionals, to ensure all children with special educational needs are getting the attention to which they are entitled. Any teacher, teaching assistant, parent or carer of a child or children with special educational needs will find this book a useful companion.

Special Education and School Reform in the United States and Britain

2002-01-22
Special Education and School Reform in the United States and Britain

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  • Author: Maggie McLaughlin
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134737912
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 216

This book is about how special education policy and practice is being negotiated within the context of educational reform in two countries. The political climate of recent years in both Britain and the USA led to many changes along similar lines, with a move towards placing greater power and choice in the hands of those individuals with special educational needs. Each chapter provides an overview and comparative analysis of the origins and evolution of specific educational reforms in the USA and the UK. The themes explored include: *providing parents with greater choice *decentralising decision making *making the whole curriculum available to all *accountability *funding the necessary changes.

Special Education Reformed

2002-01-04
Special Education Reformed

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  • Author: Harry Daniels
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1135707308
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 305

Provides the reader with a broad and critical view of a much debated but little understood topic Provides access to the practical implications of recent research findings Draws on the perspectives of professionals and parents on both the instructional and affective implications of a move towards more inclusive practice Provides a robust discussion of the implications for education of developing a responsive service for a diversity of learners

Cases on Service Delivery in Special Education Programs

2018-12-28
Cases on Service Delivery in Special Education Programs

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  • Author: Epler, Pam L.
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522580700
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 449

Educators are continually pressured to create interesting and educational lessons for students of varying learning abilities. While technology steadily improves classroom learning, education systems struggle to develop more innovative teaching methods for students with disabilities. Cases on Service Delivery in Special Education Programs compiles real-world case studies on successful classroom models and practices to provide rewarding learning environments for students with disabilities. Addressing topics such as behavior modification, social development, and teacher collaboration, this publication is an essential reference source for special education teachers, supervisors, directors, administrators, principles, and policymakers, as well as academicians and researchers interested in developing special education programs within school districts and classrooms.