Written by practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, this book is intended for teachers, residential staff and students. It is richly illustrated with real life case studies, and is supported by a detailed glossary and further reading suggestions. It looks at the key issues of communication, curriculum, teaching and learning, and personal and social development. It explains educational and legal frameworks in practical and accessible terms and also encourages teaching staff to use their creative skills in the classroom while remaining within existing national curricular frameworks.
Paperback 248 pages 2000 |