Approaches to Teaching and Learning: Including Pupils with Learnin Diffculties

by Babbage,Ron

• ISBN13: 9781853465758
• ISBN10: 1853465755
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: David Fulton Pub

Summary

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 processes which will facilitate organizational and curricular inclusion for pupils with learning difficulties within day-to-day classroom practice. Using their understanding of current theory, the authors provide practical approaches to the analysis of teaching methods used with pupils with learning difficulties and the learning preferences, strengths and areas of challenge of individual pupils. They also discuss the various factors which impinge upon the development of more inclusive provision.

Author Biography

Helen Redding is Teacher and Senior Manager responsible for curriculum development and pupil welfare at St. John's GM School, Kempston.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	iv
Foreword	v
Gary Thomas
Introduction	1	(11)
What is the purpose of this book and who is it for?	1	(1)
How has this book been written?	2	(5)
What is the context for this book?	7	(3)
How should this book be used?	10	(2)
Definitions	12	(33)
What do we mean by the culture of an institution?	12	(2)
What is involved in cultural change?	14	(8)
What do we mean by 'teaching'?	22	(7)
What do we mean by `learning'?	29	(8)
What do we mean by `including pupils with learning difficulties'?	37	(8)
Descriptions	45	(21)
What is involved in different types of teaching for teachers?	45	(8)
What are the necessary conditions for change: flexible teachers--flexible learners?	53	(3)
What is involved in different types of teaching for learners?	56	(10)
Developments	66	(28)
How do teachers support learners and learning?	66	(18)
How can pupils become self-aware and self-directing as learners?	84	(6)
How can cultural change lead to improved practice?	90	(4)
Conclusions and implications	94	(5)
What is entailed in managing change?	94	(1)
What is the significance of critical dialogue?	95	(1)
What does the specialist sector have to offer?	96	(3)
References	99	(6)
Index	105