ABSTRACT

Chapter 34 Learning through the enriched curriculum D ym pn a M eik leh am w ith R og er H a n co ck

Dympna Meikleham is a learning assistant at Harberton Special School, South Belfast, and Roger Hancock is a lecturer at The Open University. In the account that follows they review the reasons behind the introduction of the ‘Enriched Curriculum’ in a group of schools in the Belfast area. They explain the main elements of this curriculum, describe the way in which it is being implemented at Harberton School, and discuss the impact upon children and school staff.