ABSTRACT

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.

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

Pragmatism not dogmatism

Promoting more inclusive practice

part I|81 pages

Inclusive schooling

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Inclusive practice

What, why and how?

chapter Chapter 3|12 pages

The curriculum

A vehicle for inclusion or a lever for exclusion?

chapter Chapter 5|16 pages

Equal opportunities and special educational needs

Equity and inclusion

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Managing change

part II|64 pages

Inclusive learning

chapter Chapter 7|18 pages

Including pupils

Developing a partnership in learning

chapter Chapter 8|15 pages

Understanding challenging behaviour

Prerequisites to inclusion

part III|75 pages

A reconfigured role for special schools

chapter Chapter 11|11 pages

Moving towards the mainstream

Vision and reality

chapter Chapter 13|19 pages

Inclusion in national standards

chapter Chapter 14|16 pages

Routes to inclusion

chapter Chapter 15|13 pages

Multidisciplinary teamwork