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Classroom drama
- Author:
- DAY Pat
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 61, November 2002, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Children's emotional understanding has direct impact on both their behaviour and adjustment in later life, while children with behaviour problems have been shown to have less developed emotional language than their peers. Good knowledge of emotional expression is also associated with higher levels of empathy, social behaviour and popularity. This article describes how an innovative project in seven Sheffield primary schools has been using drama and circle time techniques to broaden children's emotional language and boost their mental health.
A summer school for learning disabled children: description and evaluation
- Authors:
- McFADYEN Anne, HUGHES Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(3), September 1996, pp.124-128.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes the setting up and evaluation of a summer school for children with learning disability and challenging behaviour. The children either maintained their level of functioning or made developmental progress, and behaviour difficulties were reduced in most cases. Parents reported benefits in their own emotional health, while volunteers felt that they had a valuable experience. The project is an example of a user-led, multi-agency way of working.
Code of practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Employment and Skills
- Publisher:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Employment and Skills
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 134p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The 1993 Education Act requires the Secretary of State to issue a code of practice giving practical guidance to local education authorities and the governing bodies of all maintained schools on their responsibilities towards all children with special educational needs. The code seeks to help schools and local authorities obtain best value from the considerable financial resources and expertise they devote to the education of children with special educational needs to those with serious learning difficulties.
Evaluating a social skills program for children with learning disabilities
- Author:
- HELPER Juanita B.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work with Groups, 20(3), 1997, pp.21-36.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses how children with learning disabilities are at risk of poor peer relationships even in the mainstreamed classroom. Discusses the implementation and evaluating of a social skills programme for fifth grade children with learning disabilities in the USA. Argues that modifying the negative attitudes children have towards children with learning difficulties is critical if we are to improve the social environment of children with learning disabilities.