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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.
Anything to declare? the struggle for inclusive education and children's rights
- Authors:
- KENWORTHY John, WHITTAKER Joe
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 15(2), March 2000, pp.219-231.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper argues for a clear and unequivocal message from those who advocate Inclusive Education. It suggests that the compulsory segregation of children with 'special needs' will continue until the Law underwrites their right to an equal choice of education. The message to advocates is to make the affirmation of children's rights their primary goal, before resorting to detailed educational debates. It also highlights the plight of David McKibben and his family who have taken on the East Belfast Education Board to fight for David's right to attend his local mainstream high school.
Young people with disabilities: preventing discrimination in education
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 189, September 2002, pp.9-11.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
On 1 September 2002, part IV of the Disability and Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), inserted by the Special Needs and Disability Act 2001, came into force. The new provisions seek to prevent discrimination against disabled people in their access education. They aim to ensure that disabled children are not disadvantaged and to allow for their inclusion as far as possible within mainstream education.
Education and children with special educational needs: from segregation to inclusion
- Editors:
- ALUR Mithu, HEGARTY Seamus
- Publisher:
- Paul Chapman
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 220p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- New Delhi
This book discusses the principles and practice of moving from segregated education to integration and inclusion in the context of educating children with disabilities in India. The actions to be taken are examined in two levels: the level of the system and the level of the school.