Second edition of this popular textbook, which establishes the area of special education within an Irish context.
New to this edition:
Examines leadership within special educational needs
Addresses the concept of children with special educational needs participating in their own learning
Recent special educational needs research conducted in Ireland is included
New developments in the provision of special educational needs support.
Provides a foundation knowledge of and a framework for analysing and reflecting on issues in special education in Ireland.
Introduces the basic concepts underlying policy, practice and provision in this area.
Traces the development of special education policy and practice in Ireland within European and international contexts.
The Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (EPSEN) permeates the text.
An informal approach is used in presenting the philosophical and ethical issues underlying relevant policies and provision.
Reflective questions and/or case studies are provided at the end of each chapter.
SUITABLE FOR
Undergraduate students in primary teacher education.
Students completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for post-primary education.
Experienced teachers on Continuing Professional Development programmes.
1: Identifying the Issues
Section One: Setting the Scene
2: The Experiences of People with Disabilities: Marginalisation, Recognition and Rights
3: Historical Emergence: The Irish Experience
4: Developing Policy and Provision in Special Education
5: Moving Towards Schools for All
Section Two: Beginning the Process
6: Addressing Core Issues in Special Education
7: Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs
8: Individual Education Planning
Section Three: Developing Classroom Strategies
9: Accessing the Curriculum: Models of Differentiation
10: Examining Difficulties in Literacy and Numeracy
11: Understanding and Approaching Behaviour Difficulties
12: Strategies for Specific Special Educational Needs
Section Four: Sustaining Collaborative Approaches
13: Developing Collaborative Relationships with Parents and Families
14: Creating and Developing Partnerships within Schools
15: Mapping the Road Ahead