Publisher's Synopsis
Second edition of this popular textbook, which establishes the area of special education within an Irish context.
- New to this edition:
- Examines leadership within special educational needs
- Addresses the concept of children with special educational needs participating in their own learning
- Recent special educational needs research conducted in Ireland is included
- New developments in the provision of special educational needs support.
- Provides a foundation knowledge of and a framework for analysing and reflecting on issues in special education in Ireland.
- Introduces the basic concepts underlying policy, practice and provision in this area.
- Traces the development of special education policy and practice in Ireland within European and international contexts.
- The Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (EPSEN) permeates the text.
- An informal approach is used in presenting the philosophical and ethical issues underlying relevant policies and provision.
- Reflective questions and/or case studies are provided at the end of each chapter.
SUITABLE FOR
- Undergraduate students in primary teacher education.
- Students completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for post-primary education.
- Experienced teachers on Continuing Professional Development programmes.
