ABSTRACT

First Published in 2001. This fully updated second edition provides practical assistance to teachers and student teachers working with children with special educational needs in mainstream schools. Within the framework of current legislation and guidelines it offers: Information on the various special needs which are encountered in mainstream schools; Practical assistance to teachers working with children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and behavioural difficulties; Strategies for effective classroom organisation and management in an easily accessible format. Meeting Special Needs in Mainstream Schools can also be used as a primer and to provoke discussion and the exchange of ideas within related professional development courses.

chapter 1|10 pages

Overview

chapter 2|8 pages

Children with Differing Abilities

chapter 6|7 pages

Assessment of Children with SEN

chapter 7|15 pages

Curriculum Planning

chapter 8|11 pages

Classroom Management

chapter 9|9 pages

Developing Reading Skills

chapter 10|9 pages

Developing Spelling and Handwriting Skills

chapter 11|8 pages

Developing Mathematical Skills

chapter 12|14 pages

Working with Parents

chapter 13|7 pages

Whole-School Issues