Responding to special educational needs : an Irish perspective / Seán Griffin and Michael Shevlin.
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TextPublication details: Dublin : Gill & Macmillan, 2011.Edition: Second editionDescription: 312 pages. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780717149988 (pbk.) :
- 371.9 GRI 22
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 le arning 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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Sean Griffin is Academic Head at St Nicholas Montessori College Ireland where he is also Director of Special Education Studies. He is a tutor for online postgraduate programmes in special education/inclusion in Hibernia College. He was founding editor of REACH Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland.
Michael Shevlin is a senior lecturer in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin where he teaches courses in special education for students completing the Postgraduate Diploma for post-primary education and students at Masters level. He has published widely, nationally and internationally, on developing inclusive learning environments.