1st Edition

Approaches to Teaching and Learning Including Pupils with Learnin Diffculties

116 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

116 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

First published in 1999. Increased levels of interest in inclusive education for pupils with learning difficulties are set to continue and while much progress has been made, challenges remain in promoting full and meaningful participation for these learners. This book focuses, therefore, on the teaching and learning and processes which will facilitate organisational and curricular inclusion for... Read more
Part 1 Definitions: what do we mean by the culture of an institution?; what is involved in cultural change?; what do we mean by teaching?; what do we mean by learning?; what do we mean by including pupils with learning difficulties?. Part 2 Descriptions: what is involved in different types of teaching for teachers?; what are the necessary conditions for change - flexible teachers, flexible learners?; what is involved in different types of teaching for learners?. Part 3 Developments: how do teachers support learners and learning?; can pupils support themselves and one another in the learning process?; how can pupils become self-aware and self-directing as learners?. Part 4 Conclusions and implications: what is entailed in managing change?; what is the significance of critical dialogue?; what does the specialist sector have to offer?

Biography

Ron Babbage, Richard Byers, Helen Redding