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C/EC/305. Why are children and young people with complex needs still educated in special schools?

WORDS:
4750
DATE:
2012
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at UK special schools and mainstream schools discussing the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream education. Debatable issues of the inclusion are addressed making references to related academic research and arguing why special schools remain open.

 

KEYWORDS: children with complex needs, special schools, autism spectrum disorders, ASD, special educational needs, SEN, inclusion, mainstream education,

 

C/EC/288. Should pupils with special educational needs and disabilities be included in mainstream schools?

WORDS:
3650
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of inclusive education for children with special education needs (SEN) discussing the policies of educational segregation and educational inclusion of SEN and disabled pupils. Related legislation of the United Nations (UN) and UK is reviewed, definitions of SEN and exclusive education are provided, advantages and disadvantages of inclusive education for SEN pupils are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: special educational needs, SEN, pupils, disabilities, mainstream schools, inclusive education, exclusive education,

 

C/EC/286. Dissertation. Strategies for supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

WORDS:
6800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates teaching strategies and practices used to support pupils who present social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) in UK schools. Literature is reviewed on the definitions of SEBD and special educational needs (SEN) learners, teaching strategies used towards SEBD children within the mainstream education, etc. The methodology of the research is based on secondary data and primary data obtained from a case study of SEBD issues in a Cumbrian primary school using questionnaires and an interview with the assistant head teacher. Conclusions are made about the efficiency of the reward and motivational strategies used towards SEBD pupils.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, pupils, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, SEBD, special educational needs, SEN,

 

C/EC/259. Proposal. Effects of art education on students with autistic spectrum disorder in primary school

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to addresses communication problems associated with the autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) analysing the effects of art education in primary school on conversational and engagement skills in children with ASD. Literature is reviewed on the behavioural interventions in ASD children education, the aims and questions of the research are formulated, methodological approaches are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, art education, autistic spectrum disorder, primary school,

 

C/EC/243. Equal opportunity and inclusion policies in primary school: reports on placement experience

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper reports of the author’s experiences during the placement at a primary school in South East London. The school and the classroom environment is described evaluating the observance of equal opportunity and inclusion policies towards children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and children from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The strengths and weaknesses of the researcher’s work at school are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Equal opportunity, inclusion policy, SEN children, primary school,

 

C/LI/97. Speech, communication and language difficulties in education: how are the challenges being met?

WORDS:
4900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This paper examines speech, communication and language difficulties in education. The paper aims to assess how the challenges that these issues raise are met. The paper begins by outlining the nature of speech and language difficulties, and identifies the impact that these have on learning, literacy, social skills, emotions, and self esteem. The impact on teachers is discussed, and the role that the government and local authorities play is also assessed.

 

KEYWORDS: Speech, communication, language, education, self esteem, government, local authorities,

 

C/HR/979. Responsibilities and Challenges of Primary School Teacher in Special Needs Inclusive Education: Job Description and Personal Development Plan

WORDS:
3550
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role and responsibilities of a special educational needs (SEN) primary teacher at Key Stage 1 reviewing entry and training requirements for a SEN primary teacher, identifying the problems faced by a SEN primary school teacher (PST), discussing legislation relevant to the profession of a SEN PST, and reflecting on the researcher’s personal development as a SEN PST. A sample of a job application is offered for the work with people who have learning difficulties and other disabilities.

 

KEYWORDS: Primary School Teacher, Special Needs Inclusive Education, Personal Development Plan,

 

S/EC/118. Equal opportunities and children's rights in UK

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concepts of equal opportunities and human rights with regard to early years examining UK commitments to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and explaining the impact of the Convention on the country’s legislation. Related articles of the Convention are reviewed, the programme ‘Ever Child Matters’ adopted by the UK government is discussed, the issues of special education needs (SEN) children are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Equal opportunities, children’s rights, Ever Child Matters, special education needs, SEN,

 

C/EC/209. Literature Review. Improving communication & interaction in PMLD children

WORDS:
6000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and aims to discuss ways in which communication can be improved. The review begins by highlighting the communication needs for PMLD children, followed by the issue of assessment and planning. This section includes discussions regarding topics like person centred planning. Communication and interaction strategies are then identified, like the use of ICT, Intensive interaction, and multi sensory environments. The review concludes with an in depth discussion of the topics discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, profound and multiple learning disabilities, PMLD, communication, assessment, planning, person centred planning, ICT, Intensive interaction, multi sensory environments,

 

C/EC/208. Literature Review. Improving communication & interaction in PMLD children

WORDS:
6000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and aims to discuss ways in which communication can be improved. The review begins by highlighting the communication needs for PMLD children, followed by the issue of assessment and planning. This section includes discussions regarding topics like person centred planning. Communication and interaction strategies are then identified, like the use of ICT, Intensive interaction, and multi sensory environments. The review concludes with an in depth discussion of the topics discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, profound and multiple learning disabilities, PMLD, communication, assessment, planning, person centred planning, ICT, Intensive interaction, multi sensory environments,

 

C/EC/192. Intervention Approaches for Children with LD: Cooperative learning and peer tutoring approaches

WORDS:
5800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the issue of children with learning difficulties (LD) in the school classroom. The paper aims to examine two approaches that encourage the integration of LDs into mainstream education, Cooperative Learning (CL) and Peer Tutoring approach. The paper examines the theories and concept behind each approach, and this is followed by an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of both. The paper concludes with a summary of the effectiveness of each approach.

 

KEYWORDS: Children, learning difficulties, LD, school, classroom, Cooperative Learning, CL, Peer Tutoring,

 

C/EC/190. Examination of the TEACCH approach

WORDS:
5900
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

This paper examines the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH) approach. The paper examines the history of autism, and early intervention methods. The TEACCH approach is then discussed and the paper identifies its history, strengths, limitations, and effectiveness. TEACHH is then examined in reference to the triad of impairment which focuses on social communication, social interaction, and social imagination. Conclusions are made regarding the effectiveness of the approach.

 

KEYWORDS: Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children, TEACCH, autism, intervention methods, triad of impairment, social communication, social interaction, social imagination,

 

C/EC/183. Dissertation outline. Teaching communication skills to children with PMLD

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the developmental perspectives of teaching communication skills to children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The questions and objectives of the dissertation are outlined, its rationale is explained, the methods, structure and theoretical underpinnings of the research are described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, communication skills, PMLD children, profound and multiple learning difficulties,

 

C/EC/166. TEACCH approach to children with autism

WORDS:
5400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the effectiveness of an early intervention in treating children with classic autism between the ages of four and nine, known as TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children). The aims, strengths and limitations of the TEACCH strategy are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: children with autism, TEACCH,

 

S/EC/102. Children with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problem of including Special Educational Needs (SEN) children into mainstream school. The features of SEN children are described arguing whether they are provided with necessary support on the part of their peers and teachers. The initiative “Every Child Matters” is discussed considering co-operation between special and mainstream schools.

 

KEYWORDS: SEN Children, Special Educational Needs, Mainstream Schools,

 

C/EC/135. Dissertation. Special Needs Children's and their Teachers' Perceptions of Active Literacy Programs in English Junior School

WORDS:
10300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation addresses the problem of teaching children with special educational needs (SEN) investigating the effectiveness of the methods of active learning used by a Learning Support Unit (LSU) for teaching SEN children an English junior school. The background of the Inclusion Education is reviewed making references to related legislation, the role of play in the active learning programmes is evaluated. A study is conducted using a questionnaire to investigate the attitudes of children and teachers towards LSU classes. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of the activities and learning methods in the LSU.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Children with Special Needs, Active Literacy Programs, English Junior School,

 

C/EC/120. What is the barrier that prevents schools from promoting inclusion for SEN and how can this be overcome?

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problem of Special Educational Needs (SEN) students arguing whether they should receive exclusive education in specially designed institutions or inclusive education in mainstream schools. Models of inclusive education and social integration and adaptation are reviewed, legal issues of the inclusive policy are addressed discussing the program ‘Every Child Matters’ and suggesting the ways to overcome problems related to SEN students.

 

KEYWORDS: Special Educational Needs, SEN students, inclusive education, social integration, social adaptation, Every Child Matters,

 

C/EC/117. Teaching children with profound multiple disabilities

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the approaches to teaching children with profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) providing information on the factors relevant to the classroom arrangement, and discussing two main approaches to teaching PMLD children, i.e. the sensory approach and the intensive interaction approach.

 

KEYWORDS: profound multiple learning difficulties, teaching PMLD children,

 

C/EC/110. Presentation. Impact of proposed government funding cuts on Special Educational Needs (SEN) funding in Ireland

WORDS:
2100
ADD-ONS:
10 Slides
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers 10-slide presentation with comments of the research into the harmful effects of funding cuts on Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in Ireland. The information provided in the notes and slides touches on the key concepts and definitions of SEN, a case study of a SEN child’s behaviour in a crèche, the effects of the funding cuts on education, the objections to SEN funding cuts from various bodies, and an appeal to the Irish government to reconsider their position. The paper has no reference list

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, Special Educational Needs, SEN, funding cuts on SEN, Ireland,

 

C/EC/108. Review of article “The hidden scandal of ‘special' schools”

WORDS:
980
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper reviews the article “The hidden scandal of ‘special’ schools” about unhappy experiences of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) within the UK education system demonstrating the failure of the inclusive policy advocated in the Warnock Report 1978. The contents of the article are retold highlighting the positive and negative features of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, The hidden scandal of ‘special’ schools, special educational needs, SEN pupils, inclusion policy, Warnock Report,