Special Educational Needs and the Internet: Issues for the Inclusive Classroom Contributor(s): Abbott, Chris (Editor) |
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ISBN: 041526801X ISBN-13: 9780415268011 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: Although 5-10% of pupils have a special educational need of some kind, little attention has been paid to how the internet can support the education of this significant section of the school population. This book looks closely and critically at current thinking on the role the internet plays in the multi-faceted areas of SEN, drawing on the experience of various major names in the field. It contains practical guidance on the underlying pedagogy of harnessing technology this way, its limitations and how these technologies can assist in meeting the aim of educational inclusion for all. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Computers & Technology |
Dewey: 371.9 |
LCCN: 2002069887 |
Lexile Measure: 1380 |
Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.12" W x 8.2" (0.74 lbs) 190 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With Internet access for every school now a reality, teachers are beginning to explore the use of the Internet in the education of children with special needs. This book describes its benefits for children across the spectrum of special educational needs, from those with physical disabilities or sensory impairment to those with learning or social difficulties. |