Product Description

This work demonstrates how mainstream and special schools can work together in preparing the special school child to succeed in a mainstream environment. It also shows how to prepare existing mainstream pupils and other members of staff involved in or affected by the inclusion process. The author provides: photocopiable forms for evaluating pupils' academic and social progress; advice on how physical resource, such as sensory rooms, can enhance the learning opportunity of all pupils; jargon-free communication strategies for effective interaction with the child, which is also considered within the framework of the whole school policy; sample lesson plans, resource ideas and plans for daily record keeping for use across the curriculum subjects; and suggestions for ways in which special and mainstream schools can work together to enhance the whole curriculum. Any teacher in a mainstream or special school who is concerned about making inclusion really work for their pupils should find this book a useful companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1022536 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

From the Back Cover
Teachers in both special and mainstream schools have to be confident in their abilities to implement inclusion effectively, in order for the child to have any chance of a successful inclusive school career.

This book demonstrates how mainstream and special schools can work together in preparing the special school child to succeed in a mainstream environment. It also shows how to prepare existing mainstream pupils and other members of staff involved in or affected by the inclusion process.

The author provides photocopiable forms for evaluating pupils' academic and social process and advice on how physical resources, such as sensory rooms, can enhance the learning opportunities of all pupils. She offers jargon-free communication strategies for effective interaction with the child, which is also considered within the framework of the whole-school policy. The book also presents sample lesson plans, resource ideas and plans for daily record keeping for use across the curriculum subjects; and suggestions for ways in which special and mainstream schools can work together to enhance the whole curriculum.

Any teacher in a mainstream or special school who is concerned about making inclusion really work for their pupils will find this book an invaluable companion.

About the Author
Liz Flavell is Inclusion Coordinator at Penny Field School and has been a member of an Inclusion Working Party for the Local Education Authority.

Customer Reviews

Online summary
The author appears to be very knowledgeable in her field, the book is easy to read and understand and helpful in this particular area.
An invaluable tool in any mainstream school.