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What's so special? Teachers models and their realisation in practice in segregated schools
- Authors:
- ADAMS Joan, SWAIN John, CLARK Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 15(2), March 2000, pp.223-245.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The concept of 'special' has played a crucial role in the development of educational policy and practice, and the meaning of the term has been the subject of far-reaching debates and controversy. This paper is based on research which explored the meaning of 'specialness' in theory and practice from the point of view of practitioners working in segregated schools, providing education for young people designated as having moderate and severe learning difficulties. The research demonstrates the articulation of the individual model of special in teachers' thinking about pupils, themselves and their relationships with pupils, and also in the learning environment provided for different categories of young people. The authors argue that the dominant discursive practices of practitioners construct and maintain 'otherness' in special education, and pre-empt alternative discourses.
Disabled people in Britain and discrimination: a case for anti-discrimination legislation
- Author:
- BARNES Colin
- Publisher:
- British Council of Organisations of Disabled People/Hurst & Co
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 282p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Clay Cross
Challenges the perception that disabled people are clients of social services. Outlines legislative action taken in other countries to ensure that disabled people have the same rights as others. Argues that in Britain we have failed to attack discriminatory practices because of the entrenched charity model of services. Includes chapters on: education; employment; social security; housing and transport; leisure and the influence of the media; and political life.