ABSTRACT

Brings together in one volume the perspectives of teachers, practitioners, researchers and important external bodies such as the LEA, and national organisations like the RNIB. Part of the New Millennium Series which takes stock of education now and predicts the shape of likely developments. The book asks leading authorities on Special Educational Needs to probe the issues currently topping the agenda, and to predict what will happen in SEN for the forseeable future. Useful for those working and training to work in special schools and mainstream schools.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Section 1 Values

chapter 1|26 pages

Inclusion in Education

From Concepts, Values and Critique to Practice

chapter 2|16 pages

In Search of a Working Concept of ‘Quality’

Control and the Consumer

part |2 pages

Section 2 Pedagogic Concerns

chapter 4|16 pages

Evidence-Based Practice: How Will We Know What Works?

An International Perspective

chapter 6|22 pages

Reaching Out to All Learners

Some Opportunities and Challenges

chapter 7|15 pages

Baseline Assessment

How Can It Help?

chapter 8|17 pages

Transition

How Can It Be Improved?

part |2 pages

Section 3 Individuals and Groups Learning Together

part |2 pages

Section 4 Pressure Groups

chapter 13|16 pages

Parents’ Organizations

Single Interest or Common Good?

chapter 15|13 pages

Parents, Legislation and Inclusion