Name: Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion By Alexandra Sewell
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Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion: A Student's Guide by Alexandra Sewell

This essential textbook equips students with a strong understanding of theories, policies and practices and how they impact on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, guiding them through their SEND course or modules. It provides students with the foundations and tools necessary to think critically about the issues and developments concerning SEND, inclusion, and professional practice.

The book includes:

- Material surrounding mental health in childhood and adolescence

- Chapters on global perspectives of SEND, and assistive technologies

- Practical case studies, reflection questions and activities

- Spotlights on key theories and research

- Up-to-date information on policies impacting SEND

Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Reviews

A thorough look at this ever-changing area of study, which has an eye on the past as well as the future and makes some challenging and thought-provoking issues accessible for those new to the area.

-- Paul Drury

This is an excellent text. It provides a clear overview of the theories of disability and offers a comprehensive outline of the SEND Code of Practice. It is contemporary, accessible and easy to navigate.

-- Jonathan Glazzard

About Alexandra Sewell

Alexandra is a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist and prior to embarking on a career in academia held positions as an educational psychologist and trainee educational psychologist across the West Midlands, UK. She completed her Doctorate degree in Applied Educational and Child Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2016. Alexandra joined the University of Worcester July 2018 as a lecturer and researcher in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion. Her research interests range from social development in Primary School to promoting Student Voice to enhance inclusive educational practice in Higher Education. She has published her research in numerous peer reviewed international education journals and has presented at educational psychology conferences in the UK. In her spare time, she enjoys reading for pleasure and going for long Sunday walks with her husband and two dogs, Monty and Mouse. Joanne was a Primary School teacher and Inclusion manager for 15 years. She studied the MA in Special and Inclusive Education at the University of Worcester, joining the academic staff initially as an associate lecturer before securing a permanent position in 2017. Joanne is the course leader for the BA (hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion program and teaches across many courses within the Department of Education and Inclusion. She also owns a childcare business which was established in 2013. Her research interests lie within curriculum development, focusing on the incorporation of student voice, across all phases of Education, from early years to H.E. Joanne has published articles in national educational journals and has presented at local specialist education conferences. She is starting her PhD study in October 2020. She is a busy mum of three children and enjoys family adventures and engaging with the Arts in her spare time.

Chapter 1 - An Introduction to SENDI: Models and Definitions Chapter 2 - The History of Difference and Disability Chapter 3 - Introducing Specific Learning Difficulties Chapter 4 - SEND Support and Intervention: Overcoming Barriers Chapter 5 - Exploring Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence Chapter 6 - Equality: Access Provision and Outcomes Chapter 7 - Assistive Technologies in Practice Chapter 8 - SEND: A Global Perspective Chapter 9 - Professional Roles and Contexts Chapter 10 - Becoming a SENDI Practitioner: Professional Identity and Self-Reflection Chapter 11 - Researching Approaches to Inclusive Practice Chapter 12 - Towards Inclusion: Rhetoric and Reality

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NGR9781526494825

ISBN 13

9781526494825

ISBN 10

1526494825

Title

Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion: A Student's Guide by Alexandra Sewell

Author

Alexandra Sewell

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New

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Paperback

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Year published

2020-11-25

Number of pages

248

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Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion: A Student's Guide by Alexandra Sewell

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