1st Edition

Implementing the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties

    First published in 1994, Implementing the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties explores practical ways of addressing the curriculum for pupils with learning difficulties. It draws upon the experience of classroom teachers in developing their practice within and beyond the National Curriculum. It provides examples of ways in which pupil’s personal and social development may be fostered through pupil self-advocacy, pupil participation, pupil directed learning and group work. This book is an essential read for teachers and educationists.

    Contributors Acknowledgements Foreword Judy Sebba Preface 1. Schools Should Decide… Richard Byers and Richard Rose 2. Developing a Curriculum for the Seniors Department Hazel Lawson and Joanne Hardwick 3. Personal and Social Education in a School for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Will Fletcher and Judith Gordon 4. Beyond the Simple Audit Sandra Galloway and David Banes 5. A Modular Approach to the Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties Richard Rose 6. A Multi-disciplinary Approach to the Whole Curriculum Caroline Coles 7. Planning for Communication Ann Fergusson 8. Information Technology Across Curriculum David Banes and Caroline Coles 9. Providing Opportunities for Effective Learning Richard Byers 10. Devising and Implementing a Cross-Curricular School Recording System Sue Chesworth 11. Pupil Participation in their own Records of Achievement Peter Rushton and Joy Hardwick 12. Advocacy: not just another subject Jan Tyne References Author Index Subject Index

    Biography

    Richard Rose, Ann Fergusson, Caroline Coles, Richard Byers and David Banes