Product Description

This is the first textbook on special educational needs to take full account of linguistic, ethnic and cultural diversity. It describes interactionist models and practical approaches, and introduces frameworks for accountable practice that will help schools and LEA services to respond effectively to the new SEN Code of Practice. Written to support initial training and continuing professional development, the book includes tasks that have been designed to help teachers, psychologists and other professionals to consolidate their understanding and relate new concepts and information to issues in practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #319693 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Review
"It is difficult to do justice to a book in a relatively short review. It is comprehensive and, more importantly, covers SEN within the widest possible framework of inclusion. The book as a whole is well grounded in educational psychology and, as such, would be of undoubted use in training. I would also suggest that it offers a broad framework for teachers. Although, theoretically based it never looses its sight of practice issues. I consider that the book merits a place on the recommended list for trainee psychologists or teachers and would be a valuable addition to the staff room library". - Joe Hodgson (Psychology of Education )

About the Author
Norah Frederickson is Director for Professional Training in Educational Psychology at University College London and a Senior Educational Psychologist with Buckinghamshire Local Education Authority. She has worked as a primary school teacher and educational psychologist and has published articles, books and assessment and learning resource materials, in particular on assessment of SEN, social competence, dyslexia and continuing professional development.

Tony Cline is Professor of Educational Psychology and Head of the Centre for Education Studies at the University of Luton. He has worked as a teacher, an educational psychologist and a service manager, led teams delivering training programmes for psychologists and teachers, and chaired the Editorial Board of the National Association for Special Educational Needs. His most recent research and publications have focused on special educational needs, literacy learning difficulties of bilingual children, and the education of ethnic minority pupils.

Customer Reviews

Special Education Needs: A Texbook
Fantastic book with good information on SEN. Arrived in good condition and in good time. Thanks