This is probably one of the most accessible books I have read lately inrelation to SEN and Inclusion and I intend to make it an essential core textfor my inclus... » 

This is probably one of the most accessible books I have read lately inrelation to SEN and Inclusion and I intend to make it an essential core textfor my inclusion module. It would be very accessible to students who arerelatively new to the theoretical aspects behind the idea or concept ofinclusion ESCalateComplex and diverse special educational needs and inclusion can be a difficultarea of study to approach for undergraduate students. Understanding the currentcontext of SEN and inclusion means getting to grips with an often perplexingmix of social political ideological educational and personal perspectives.This book explores and critically examines the field providing a detailedintroduction to the topic for students helping them to develop understandingwithout assuming any prior knowledge.Section one defines the concepts of SEN and disability and how the conceptshave been defined through ideological models that have developed over time. Itexamines provision for SEN across the UK and looks at how attitudes ofteachers parents and children have affected inclusion. Section two exploresthe historical development of SEN internationally including a comparative lookat legislation and practice in England and a number of other countries. Sectionthree details how SEN practice in England works including the Every ChildMatters agenda and the roles and responsibilities of education health andsocial care professionals.Each chapter includes short case studies points for reflection studentactivities and suggestions for further reading.Alan Hodkinson is principal lecturer in education research at Liverpool JohnMoores University where Philip Vickerman is Professor of Inclusive Educationand Learning and Head of Research for Physical Education Sport Dance andOutdoor Education. «