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Informationen zum Autor Michael Farrell works as a special education consultant. His work has included policy development and training with local education authorities, work with voluntary organisations, support to schools in the independent and maintained sectors, and advice to the State Bureau of Foreign Experts, China and the Ministry of Education, Seychelles. He lectures widely in the United Kingdom and abroad. Klappentext `Essential reading for every SENCO, in fact, for everyone involved in special educational needs' - Dr Tony Lingard, Head of Learning Support, Cambourne Science and Community CollegeThis book provides a `route map' for special education. Through examining related disciplines, which illuminate the field, it considers how special education can be better understood. Zusammenfassung `Essential reading for every SENCO, in fact, for everyone involved in special educational needs' - Dr Tony Lingard, Head of Learning Support, Cambourne Science and Community CollegeThis book provides a `route map' for special education. Through examining related disciplines, which illuminate the field, it considers how special education can be better understood. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Historical Dimensions Legal Definitions Relating to SEN, Local Criteria and the SENDIST Political Judgements, Inclusion and the Future of Special Schools Ethical Issues in Preventing and Treating Disabilities and Learning Difficulties SEN Funding in a Re-Distributive Society The Medical Model in an Integrated Approach Sociological Influences in Special Education Guidance and Perspectives Psychological and Other Approaches to Teaching and Learning National Frameworks Further Clarity Local Frameworks Closer Liaison School Frameworks Widening Accountability
