Singapore Mainstream Preschool Teachers And The Inclusion Of Children With Special Needs In Their Classroom

Author : Kalavathi Sabapathy
Publisher : Partridge Singapore
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781482898248

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Singapore Mainstream Preschool Teachers and the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in their Classroom by Kalavathi Sabapathy Pdf

Inclusive education is an area of growing interest worldwide over the past decade among policy makers, education officers as well as parents. This book tracks the development in the domain of special education in Singapore tracing the provisions made for the inclusion of children with special needs into mainstream schools. While it is observed that there have been actual policies in place to allow this shift in outlook at the primary and secondary level, much more can be done at the preschool level. Children learn the basics of literacy and numeracy as well as life skills at a very young age. Hence, it is important to provide the platform to form the foundation of their habits and attitudes at an early stage. Research has shown that inclusive education benefits children with special needs as they learn from observation and gain a sense of belonging and self-worth through interaction with their typically developing peers. Inclusive education also serves to cultivate acceptance and understanding in typically developing children. Therefore, it is important to ensure that more is done to implement inclusive education at the formative years of children. Some of the challenges faced in implementing inclusion at the preschool level have been identified and suggestions have been made to overcome these challenges. This book intends to create awareness as well as to push for actual changes in the education policies so that inclusive education will be embraced by all and become a reality on a larger scale.

Author : Meng Ee Wong,Levan Heng Fook Lim
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789814667159

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Special Needs In Singapore: Trends And Issues by Meng Ee Wong,Levan Heng Fook Lim Pdf

The fields of special needs education and disability in Singapore have witnessed significant changes and developments especially during the past two decades in the wake of Singapore's evolution towards its vision as an inclusive society. This collection of chapters presents information, knowledge, research, and perspectives across a wide range of topics and issues that are relevant to the lives of persons with disabilities, their families and their communities. This book offers a compendium of local knowledge and research on special needs and disability and integrates international literature, exemplary practices, and innovative ideas for considering future directions and efforts for the fields of special needs education and disability in Singapore.

Author : Michael L. Wehmeyer,James R. Patton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798216131649

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The Praeger International Handbook of Special Education by Michael L. Wehmeyer,James R. Patton Pdf

This handbook provides a concise overview of special education services in countries across the world, using the Article on Education in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as the analytical frame. The Praeger International Handbook of Special Education presents a concise and clear overview of special education services in more than 70 countries across the world using the Article on Education in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities as the analytical frame. Each chapter offers information about the country in general, followed by sections on the public education system, the private education system, the special education system, teacher training requirements, and barriers to and promising trends in inclusive and special education. The volumes and chapters are organized by the United Nations Geoscheme, with Volume 1 including an overview of the volumes and chapters on countries in the Americas, Volume 2 addressing countries from Europe and Africa, and Volume 3 focusing on countries in Asia and Oceania. This is the most complete exploration of the delivery of supports and services to children and youth with disabilities across the globe available. The volumes do not compare among or between countries, but rather provide a baseline for understanding current special education practices and their relationship with general education and inclusive practices across the globe. Readers will come away with an in-depth understanding of what is happening with regard to the implementation of special education services and Article 24 of the Convention for the Rights of People with Disabilities. This valuable reference set serves researchers, graduate students, and policymakers in special and general education as well as professionals focused on issues of education worldwide and scholars focused on international special education. As such, this handbook will be an important reference source for university libraries, professional associations, and policy entities.

Author : Oon Seng Tan,Kenneth K. Poon,Beth Ann O’Brien,Anne Rifkin-Graboi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811674051

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Early Childhood Development and Education in Singapore by Oon Seng Tan,Kenneth K. Poon,Beth Ann O’Brien,Anne Rifkin-Graboi Pdf

This book presents a holistic view of child development that emphasises on being mindful of the child as well as his/her environment. It presents a history of the development of the early childhood education sector in Singapore. This book consolidates the more recent research work that has been done in early childhood education, specifically by researchers from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. It discusses topics focusing on child development and education, teacher training and wellbeing, and the development of culturally appropriate assessment. The content of this book center around the child, with a consideration of influences in the environment that can impact child development.

Author : Yew-Jin Lee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811699825

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Education in Singapore by Yew-Jin Lee Pdf

This edited book is a comprehensive resource for understanding the history as well as the current status of educational practices in Singapore. It is a one-stop reference guide to education and educational issues/concerns here. There are three sections: Part 1 provides a sectorial overview of how education has been organized in this country such as preschool, special needs, primary and secondary, and adult education divisions. In Part 2, contributors critically delve into issues and policies that are pertinent to understanding education here such as underachievement, leadership, language education, assessment, and meritocracy to question what Part 1 might have taken for granted. Part 3 contains the largest number of contributors because it offers a scholarly examination into specific subject histories. This section stands out because of the comparative rarity of its subject matter (history of Physical Education, Art, Music, Geography Education, etc.) in Singapore.

Author : Sui Lin Goei,Brahm Norwich,Peter Dudley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317361558

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Lesson Study in Inclusive Educational Settings by Sui Lin Goei,Brahm Norwich,Peter Dudley Pdf

Lesson Study has been shown to be a systematic way of building teachers’ knowledge by allowing them to share their knowledge with each other. While much has been written about the benefits of Lesson Study in science and mathematics education, this book analyses its impact on education for children with special needs. It studies the ways in which the Lesson Study process is implemented in different educational contexts in the Netherlands, Singapore, the UK, and Sweden—countries which propagate more inclusive learning environments regardless of varying degrees of student capacities. In addition to making transcultural comparisons regarding concepts, procedures, and instruments in the use of Lesson Study in these four countries, this book will provide practice-based suggestions for teachers to formulate collaborative lesson plans.

Author : Ilektra Spandagou,Cathy Little,David Evans,Michelle L. Bonati
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811525414

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Inclusive Education in Schools and Early Childhood Settings by Ilektra Spandagou,Cathy Little,David Evans,Michelle L. Bonati Pdf

This book provides a highly informative yet concise overview of special education and inclusive education that serves as a valuable introduction to the field. Using a framework and relevant scenarios in inclusive educational settings to help readers develop a basic understanding of key concepts, it shares effective practices and engages readers in discussions on current research. Further, it highlights the commonalities between different levels of education and explores transitions across them. The book addresses theory, policy, practice and research issues in special education and inclusive education from an Australian perspective, focusing on current developments in Australian educational settings and classrooms. It also examines international issues and developments while highlighting the unique characteristics of the Australian educational context. As such, it appeals to post-graduate students, pre-service teachers, teachers and other professionals in the area.

Author : Khun Eng Kuah,Jason Eng Thye Tan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317203018

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Educating Marginalized Communities in East and Southeast Asia by Khun Eng Kuah,Jason Eng Thye Tan Pdf

Despite the enshrinement by the United Nations in 1948 of education as a universal human right, and despite the ideals espoused in the Education for All declaration in Dakar in 1990, it is patently clear that these ideals remain far from realized for a substantial portion of humankind. Especially at risk are vulnerable segments of society such as women, migrants, refugees, rural populations, ethnic minorities, and the financially disadvantaged. This book centres on efforts to provide education to these marginalized populations in the East and Southeast Asian region. Of particular interest are questions of financing and control. As various governments have struggled to manage the escalating costs of building schools, training teachers and educating students, the topic of public private partnerships in educational provision has assumed growing importance. The seven chapters presented here highlight a variety of partnerships among state, civil society and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Author : Woon Chia Liu,Christine C.M. Goh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351173261

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Teachers’ Perceptions, Experience and Learning by Woon Chia Liu,Christine C.M. Goh Pdf

Teachers’ Perceptions, Experience and Learning offers insightful views on the understanding of the role of teachers and the impact of their thinking and practice. The articles presented in this book illustrate the influence of teachers on student learning, school culture and their own professional identity and growth as well as highlighting challenges and constraints in preand in-service teacher education programmes that can impact teachers’ own learning. The first article examined teacher experiences in the use of “design thinking” by Retna. Next, Hong’s and Youngs’ article looks into contradictory effects of the new national curriculum in South Korea. Lu, Wang, Ma, Clarke and Collins explored Chinese teachers’ commitment to being a cooperating teacher for rural practicum placements. Kainzbauer and Hunt investigate foreign university teachers’ experiences and perceptions in teaching graduate schools in Thailand. On inclusive education in Singapore, Yeo, Chong, Neihart and Huan examined teachers’ first-hand experiences with inclusion; while Poon, Ng, Wong and Kaur study teachers’ perceptions of factors associated with inclusive education. The book ends with two articles on teacher preparation by Hardman, Stoff, Aung and Elliott who examined the pedagogical practices of mathematics teaching in primary schools in Myanmar, and Zein who focuses on teacher learning by examining the adequacy of preservice education in Indonesia for preparing primary school English teachers. The contributing authors’ rich perspectives in different educational, geographical and socio-cultural contexts would serve as a valuable resource for policy makers, educational leaders, individual researchers and practitioners who are involved in teacher education research and policy. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Journal of Education.

Author : Lasse Lipponen,Lynn Ang,Sirene Lim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : 9811413258

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Vital Voices for Vital Years 2 by Lasse Lipponen,Lynn Ang,Sirene Lim Pdf

Author : Nadine Ballam,Bob Perry,Anders Garpelin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319431185

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Pedagogies of Educational Transitions by Nadine Ballam,Bob Perry,Anders Garpelin Pdf

This book presents the latest research on educational transitions from a variety of research traditions and practical contexts set in Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries. It examines, critically questions, and reshapes ideas and notions about children’s transitions to school. The book is divided into five parts, the first two of which emphasise diversity and inclusion, with Part II focusing solely on the transition to school for children from Indigenous cultures. Part III explores the notion of continuity, which has been widely debated in terms of its role in the transition to school. Part IV explores the transition to school through the notion of ‘crossing borders’. The final section of this book, Part V, includes ideas about future directions for work in the area of educational transitions, and presents the notion of transitions as a tool for change to policy, research and practice. The book concludes with a critical synthesis of the research outlined throughout, including recommendations regarding future research related to educational transitions.

Author : Ilektra Spandagou,Catherine A. Little,David Evans,Michelle L. Bonati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9811525420

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Inclusive Education in Schools and Early Childhood Settings by Ilektra Spandagou,Catherine A. Little,David Evans,Michelle L. Bonati Pdf

This book provides a highly informative yet concise overview of special education and inclusive education that serves as a valuable introduction to the field. Using a framework and relevant scenarios in inclusive educational settings to help readers develop a basic understanding of key concepts, it shares effective practices and engages readers in discussions on current research. Further, it highlights the commonalities between different levels of education and explores transitions across them. The book addresses theory, policy, practice and research issues in special education and inclusive education from an Australian perspective, focusing on current developments in Australian educational settings and classrooms. It also examines international issues and developments while highlighting the unique characteristics of the Australian educational context. As such, it appeals to post-graduate students, pre-service teachers, teachers and other professionals in the area.

Author : Phil Foreman,Michael Arthur-Kelly
Publisher : Cengage AU
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-05
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : 9780170376174

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Inclusion in Action by Phil Foreman,Michael Arthur-Kelly Pdf

How can classroom teachers effectively differentiate learning and teaching programs to provide for the needs of every student in their class? This best-selling text begins by asking "Why include all students?" in regular classrooms and then shows how this can be done. It outlines the philosophy of inclusive education and focuses on the use of individualised planning and effective teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes within positive and productive environments. Vignettes and narratives provide real-life examples that help put the theory in context. This fifth edition includes broader coverage of issues to do with diversity and individual differences, particularly cultural and multicultural inclusion, linguistic diversity and giftedness. There is more throughout on the universal design for learning framework and on partnerships with families, while new pedagogical features encourage readers to reflect. Throughout, it emphasises a practical, research-based approach to teaching that can be applied to support students with a range of differences and additional needs.

Author : Siao See Teng,Maria Manzon,Kenneth K. Poon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811329753

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Equity in Excellence by Siao See Teng,Maria Manzon,Kenneth K. Poon Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive picture of high-performing East Asian education systems, beyond their outstanding achievements in international assessments, such as PISA and TIMSS. Situating “excellence” within discussions of “equity”, it contextualises the conceptions and pursuits of equity amid the development of education systems, policy and curricula in selected East Asian societies. While parallels could be observed across the systems, including high-stakes assessment culture, increasing credentialism and high investment of family educational resources, there are also divergences in approaches and outcomes relating to equity policies and practices. In light of the challenges presented by low fertility rates, ageing populations, migration, and the economic demands of the 21st century, the book addresses these systems’ attempts to cater to further diversified student populations and maintain equity in excellence. As the international community relentlessly seeks to enhance equity in education, there is much these East Asian education systems can share. This book has appeal internationally to researchers, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in East Asian education and equity.

Author : Wendi Beamish,Mantak Yuen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811922213

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The Inclusion for Students with Special Educational Needs across the Asia Pacific by Wendi Beamish,Mantak Yuen Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive overview of how inclusion for students with special educational needs (SEN) has developed and is continuing to evolve in mainstream schools across the Asia-Pacific region. The authors provide an applied analysis of inclusive education in 10 geographical settings, covering legislative, historical, and cultural perspectives. A diverse range of factors that influence inclusive policy-to-practice implementation in these contexts are highlighted, and practical strategies to address some key issues are put forward. The settings in focus are the Maldives, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Province of British Columbia Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.