Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School - Considering Ethical and Dilemma-Based Perspectives

In its exploration of key debates related to curriculum, pedagogy and policy, 'Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in Schools' provokes thinking about how we reach decisions related to vulnerable learners.

List of contents

Introduction
Part 1: Rethinking pedagogy, policy, and provision
Chapter 1: Beyond the 'dilemma of difference'
Chapter 2: Vulnerable learners in schools, SPMLD, and ethical theory
Chapter 3: SPMLD, theories of learning, and debates
Part 2: 'Dilemma Stories' from teachers of SPMLD learners
Chapter 4: Should I be having this conversation about death?
Chapter 5: How do we, as a team, develop an effective behavioural strategy for a learner with autism?
Chapter 6: Is provision for Annam in my school 'good enough'?
Chapter 7: Is it necessary to be creating art in an Art lesson?
Chapter 8: Should pupils with PMLD be taught in age-based or needs-based provision?
Part 3: Developing ethical and inclusive teachers
Chapter 9: Towards a topographical pedagogy
Chapter 10: Dilemma-based professional learning

About the author

Tracy Edwards is a lecturer in Special and Inclusive Education at Leeds Beckett University, where she leads the MA Inclusive Practice in Education and PG Cert Leading SEN in International Contexts.

Product details

• Authors: Tracy (Leeds Beckett University Edwards, Edwards Tracy
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.11.2025
• EAN: 9781032888750
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3288875-0
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, EDUCATION / Special Education / Physical Disabilities, teacher training, Teaching of students with learning difficulties or disorders