Theories of inclusive education : a student's guide / Peter Clough and Jenny Corbett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clough, Peter.

Contributor:

Corbett, Jenny, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inclusive education.

Mainstreaming in education.

Physical Description:

xiii, 185 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Paul Chapman ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2000.

Summary:

This book traces the major stages of thinking in the development of Inclusive Education. It provides overviews of the main theoretical influences: the medico-psychological model; sociological positions; curriculum studies; school effectiveness and the impact upon policy and practice of the Disability Movement. Positioned and discussed in their historical contexts the book provides a synopsis and critique of the last 50 years of the 20th century, including the introduction of the term 'Special Educational Needs' the practice of integration and the present processes of inclusive education.

The unique features of this book include personal reflections by a number of people who are considered to have had major influence in the

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references and index.

ISBN:

0761969403

0761969411

OCLC:

47705477