1st Edition
Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement Creating Inclusive School Communities
By Jane Frances
Copyright 2004
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
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Children and young people who are visibly different face significant social and psychological challenges at school. Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement demystifies a difficult and delicate subject. Teachers and others working in education can use this book to acquire a better knowledge of the issues involved, as well as the confidence to handle sensitive issues and foster... Read more
Introduction 1. Our beliefs and feelings about disfigurement 2. Having something to say 3. A new pupil or a pupil returning from hospital 4. Creating inclusive school communities 5. Teasing, name-calling, ostracism and bullying 6. Self-esteem 7. Social skills for life 8. Self-perception and self-expression 9. Looking anew at a pupil's situation 10. Thinking about careers 11. Medical needs, special educational needs and related issues
Biography
Jane Frances is a Consultant to the School Service at Changing Faces, UK.
' a valuable aide for teachers and schools. The main emphasis throughout is on simple, practical advice ... In helping teachers to empower those affected by disfigurement the book has great value.' - British Journal of Educational Studies
