Product Description

Written to support all teaching and learning staff in developing good inclusive practice, this book provides knowledge and understanding about a range of inclusion issues such as what an inclusive school might look like and practical guidance on supporting the development of such a school. It also explores issues surrounding: Ethnicity Gender English as an Additional Language (EAL); gifted and talented children; and, pre-school provision. Encouraging reflection, discussion and debate throughout, this book is perfectly pitched for all teaching assistants pursuing either Foundation Degree awards or HLTA status. It is also highly relevant for students of Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Studies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265982 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 220 pages

Review
"* Ofsted said "the inclusion framework has had little positive effect on progressing the learning of children with SEN and that the support of teaching assistants will be vital in any future success"

From the Back Cover

Written to support all teaching and learning staff in developing good inclusive practice, this book provides knowledge and understanding about a range of inclusion issues such as what an inclusive school might look like and practical guidance on supporting the development of such a school. It also explores issues surrounding:

• ethnicity
• gender
• english as an Additional Language (EAL)
• gifted and talented children
• pre-school provision.

Encouraging reflection, discussion and debate throughout, this book is perfectly pitched for all teaching assistants pursuing either Foundation Degree awards or HLTA status. It is also highly relevant for students of Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Studies.

About the Author
Gianna Knowles is Head of the Foundation Degree for Teaching and Learning Support at University College Chichester.