Deconstructing Special Education And Constructing Inclusion 3e

Author : Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335233953

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EBOOK: Deconstructing Special Education by Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley Pdf

This revised edition of a popular text offers students an updated and comprehensive overview across special education. It critically examines the intellectual foundations of special education and considers the consequences of their influence for professional and popular thinking about learning difficulties. The chapters place inclusion within a social and political context to highlight how concepts have been influences by theory and ideology across the years. The book offers guidance to students on specific issues such as reading and behavioural difficulties with theoretically grounded information. With a fresh chapter discussing current research, intersectionality and increased marketisation within education this book reflects the new landscape and legislation of special education. “Essential reading for anyone studying or working in either special or inclusive education… Few could build the case as well as Thomas and Loxley.” Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton, UK “Few books in the field of education merit the soubriquet 'must read'. This is one such." Philip Garner, Professor, Brunel University, UK “An absolute must-read for all of us committed to realising genuine inclusion within schools and society!” Jan Valle, The City College of New York, USA "Finishing your first reading of their book makes you realise that you must return to it, such is the richness of the analysis and reach of its detail. This is a tour de force, a line in the sand for all successive work in the field of inclusive education." Roger Slee, Diamond Jubilee Professor of Disability Studies, University of Leeds, UK

Author : Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Inclusive education
ISBN : UVA:X004475817

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Deconstructing Special Education and Constructing Inclusion by Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley Pdf

"In this book the authors look behind special education to its supposed intellectual foundations. They find a knowledge jumble constructed of bits and pieces from Piagetian, psychoanalytic, psychometric and behavioural theoretical models. They examine the consequences of these models' influence for professional and popular thinking about learning difficulty. In turn, they explore and critique the results of this dominance for our views about children who are different and for the development of special education and its associated professions. In the light of this critique, they suggest that much of the 'knowledge' of special education is misconceived, and they proceed to advance a powerful rationale for inclusion out of ideas about stakeholding, social justice and human rights. Concluding that inclusion owes more to political theory than to psychology or sociology, the authors suggest that a rethink is needed about the ways in which we come by educational knowledge. This is important reading for students of education, and for teachers, advisers and educational psychologists."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335248728

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Deconstructing Special Education and Constructing Inclusion 3e by Gary Thomas,Andrew Loxley Pdf

Previous editions of the bestselling Deconstructing Special Education set a landmark for the understanding of inclusion. This completely re-written third edition continues in the tradition of critical analysis set by the first two editions and assesses how ideas and practice surrounding inclusion adapt to modern pressures and expectations. The new edition addresses: •The influence of intersectionality on the ways we think about special education and inclusion •Contemporary understandings of ‘mental health’ and how these affect the way that we think about behaviour at school •Changing understandings of ‘disability’ •The impact of research on the development of inclusion •Marketisation and its corrosive influence on inclusion •The impact of social media on children and young people •How spending on special needs impacts the development of inclusion The authors address these complex issues in an open and accessible way, making the book essential reading for a broad audience including students, teachers, educational psychologists, policymakers and researchers. “Essential reading for anyone studying or working in either special or inclusive education… Few could build the case as well as Thomas and Loxley.” Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton, UK “Few books in the field of education merit the soubriquet 'must read'. This is one such." Philip Garner, Professor, Brunel University, UK “An absolute must-read for all of us committed to realising genuine inclusion within schools and society!” Jan Valle, The City College of New York, USA "Finishing your first reading of their book makes you realise that you must return to it, such is the richness of the analysis and reach of its detail. This is a tour de force, a line in the sand for all successive work in the field of inclusive education." Roger Slee, Diamond Jubilee Professor of Disability Studies, University of Leeds, UK Professor Gary Thomas is Emeritus Professor of Inclusion and Diversity at the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK. Dr Andrew Loxley is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Author : David R. Mitchell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0415284546

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Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education: Inclusive education by David R. Mitchell Pdf

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

Author : Norah Frederickson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335239511

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Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity by Norah Frederickson Pdf

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity is the definitive handbook for student teachers, newly qualified teachers, trainee educational psychologists, SENCO's and SEN Specialist Teachers.

Author : Alan Hodkinson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473943766

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Key Issues in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion by Alan Hodkinson Pdf

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.

Author : Michael Farrell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136976605

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Debating Special Education by Michael Farrell Pdf

Debating Special Education is a provocative yet timely book examining a range of criticisms made of special education in recent years. Michael Farrell analyses several key debates in special education giving balanced critical responses to inform policy and practice for the future of special education. The book identifies possible limitations to the current special education knowledge base and provision. Michael Farrell examines the value of labelling and classification, and asks if intelligence testing may have detrimental effects; and addresses a number of complex issues such as: how practitioners work within special education; and if, sometimes, professionals may be self-serving whether there is distinctive provision for different types of disabilities and disorders inclusion as mainstreaming offered as an alternative to special education, and the challenges this presents. The author's conclusion is that in responding to these challenges, special education demonstrates its continuing relevance and strength. Presenting a range of international, cross-disciplinary perspectives and debates – which are vital to an understanding of special education today, and written in Farrell's typically accessible style – this book will be relevant for teachers of special children in ordinary and special schools; those on teacher training courses and anyone whose work relates to special education.

Author : Margret A. Winzer
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 1563681005

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Special Education in the 21st Century by Margret A. Winzer Pdf

In the late 20th century, a tidal wave of calls for reform and inclusion of special needs students swept over public special education. The current debates over implementing these themes today are authoritatively addressed by 19 distinguished scholars in this thorough volume. Organized into three cohesive sections, it begins with the issues of educational reform and the emerging discourses of disability and integration in the inclusion movement. Respective chapters appraise specific arguments for inclusion and the federal legislation and litigation surrounding and supporting special education. The second part features the thorny issue of assessment, the technological revolution in special education, and the disposition of teacher training. The third section scrutinizes the inclusion of various populations of students with exceptional needs, particularly how teachers can make an easy transition from ideology to educational practice. Special Education in the 21st Century sets the standard for extrapolating future directions by wisely weighing classroom practices for different groups and the technical problems of resources, management, social groupings, instructional design, and the supposition that teachers will automatically change to accommodate an even greater diversity of learners.

Author : Georgia Niolaki,Kate Carr-Fanning,Aris Terzopoulos
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335251797

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Ebook: Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Learners with SEN by Georgia Niolaki,Kate Carr-Fanning,Aris Terzopoulos Pdf

This book offers a holistic evidence-based approach to special educational needs and inclusive practice. Psychology has an important role within the inclusive process, but it can be misused and so must be understood and adopted critically and reflectively to prevent exclusion. The book draws on psychological and educational theories, research, and practice in order to increase students' and practitioners' understanding of issues related to identifying, assessing, and supporting learners with neurodivergences, difficulties, or Special Educational Needs (SEN) within educational settings. It includes chapters that explore different SEN and the methods and approaches used to identify and support students. These approaches exist along what we propose is the ‘special and inclusive education continuum’. Drawing on theory and research from psychology, readers will evaluate and apply a range of different approaches, while reflecting on and developing their own practice. This book provides in-depth consideration of some of the most common SEN and issues of co-occurrence. It also explores prevalent but often neglect SEN, including socio-economic disadvantages, additional language learning, migrants and refugees, and why gifted students have SEN.

Author : Alison Ekins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134798933

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Reconsidering Inclusion by Alison Ekins Pdf

Informed by research undertaken on the reality of developing inclusive practices in schools, and years of practitioner experience in the field of education, Reconsidering Inclusion shows how staff’s social and emotional relationships can sustain and build inclusive practices. Providing engaging discussion of key findings and themes central to the practitioner, encouraging them to critically engage in developing inclusive practices in their schools, readers will find reflective questions about their practice and examples of key competing perspectives to enhance deeper understanding. Ekins presents authentic accounts and discussions of the reality of developing inclusive practices, as experienced and explained by teachers faced with the responsibility of enacting those practices. The book concludes with a discussion on achievable implications for practice both at a personal and professional level. Reconsidering Inclusion is suitable for all those interested in inclusive practice and provides a much needed critical insight into inclusive practices in schools

Author : Stephen James Minton
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446291610

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Using Psychology in the Classroom by Stephen James Minton Pdf

Psychology can be applied to understanding a range of current issues and topics in teaching and educational practice. Starting with the question, ′what is psychology?′, and a topical overview of child and adolescent development, Stephen James Minton moves on to discuss seven areas of contemporary concern in education, showing how psychological approaches can help teachers in key areas of practice. Areas covered include: - the self, self-esteem, and self-esteem enhancement - intelligence, learning styles and educational attainment - positive teaching, co-operative learning and assertive discipline - special educational needs - preventing and countering bullying and cyber-bullying - dealing with prejudice - stress and stress management This detailed text will be vital reading for all those studying psychology and applied psychology in primary and secondary teaching degree programmes. Constant links between theory and practice also make it a valuable read for practitioners reflecting on their approach to common classroom scenarios. Stephen James Minton is a lecturer in Psychology of Education at Trinity College Dublin.

Author : Curt Dudley-Marling,Alex Gurn
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : 1433107295

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The Myth of the Normal Curve by Curt Dudley-Marling,Alex Gurn Pdf

"The Myth of the Normal Curve provides a much-needed critique of commonly and even scientifically accepted notions of normality. For too long we have supported an ideology of normality without much interrogation of the subject. This book provides that interrogation."---Lennard J. Davis, Professor of English and Disability Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago --Book Jacket.

Author : Jenna Mancini Rufo,Julie Causton
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 168125476X

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Reimagining Special Education: Using Inclusion as a Framework to Build Equity and Support All Students by Jenna Mancini Rufo,Julie Causton Pdf

Author : Lindsay Peer,Gavin Reid
Publisher : Sage Publications Limited
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1526492180

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Special Educational Needs by Lindsay Peer,Gavin Reid Pdf

This guide to inclusive practice covers contemporary policy issues, perspectives from practice and specialist guidance from across a wide range of common syndromes. Bringing together the important combination of theory, knowledge and practice, each chapter is written by experts from fields within Special and Additional Educational Needs. This third edition includes new chapters on: - The current context of SEN current context: in research and practice - Speech, language and communication - The role and use of technology in supporting learners with SEND - Pathological/Extreme Demand Avoidance (PDA/EDA) - Working together - Children and Young People's Perspectives Providing a solid foundation for understanding and supporting learners with additional needs, this comprehensive text is ideal for students, teachers or practitioners. Lindsay Peer CBE is an educational and chartered psychologist, international speaker and author. Gavin Reid is an international consultant and psychologist, with consultancies in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

Author : Norah Frederickson,Tony Cline
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Inclusive education
ISBN : 0335262902

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Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity by Norah Frederickson,Tony Cline Pdf

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity 3E has established itself as the textbook on special educational needs (SEN). The new edition of this popular textbook retains its comprehensive, insightful and accessible approach and reflects the latest changes in policy and legislation. It provides a stimulating balance between theory, research and practice as well as a unique analysis of the implications for SEN of linguistic, cultural and ethnic diversity. Recognizing the complex and difficult nature of many special educational needs, the authors place a firm emphasis on inclusion and suggest practical strategies enabling professionals to maximise inclusion while at the same time recognizing and supporting diversity. Key features of the third edition include: * The increasingly diverse SEN approaches and legislation across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, within an international context * Provision and arrangements for 16-25 year olds * Identification, assessment and intervention strategies for SEN from the early years * Responding to the diversity of social, emotional and mental health needs within the context of behaviour and discipline in schools Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity 3E is the definitive handbook that supports teachers, educational psychologists, SENCOs, SEN specialist teachers and other professionals in working with children who have SEN in an increasingly diverse society.