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Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement: Creating Inclusive School Communities
Contributor(s): Frances, Jane (Author)
ISBN: 0415280451     ISBN-13: 9780415280457
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $47.45  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2003
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Annotation: This book about appearance and disfigurement, enables teachers to be well-informed about its causes and the theoretical background involved. Ways of fostering an inclusive attitude in and out of the classroom are also provided. Supported by photocopiable resources, much of the material in the book focuses on the social and psychological challenges that arise because of the way the child looks, and the way people are affected by it.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Special Education - Physical Disabilities
- Education | Educational Psychology
Dewey: 371.91
LCCN: 2003046993
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.96" W x 9.7" (0.56 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Physically Challenged
 
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Publisher Description:

Children and young people who are visibly different face significant social and psychological challenges at school. Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement demystifies a difficult and delicate subject. Teachers and others working in education can use this book to acquire a better knowledge of the issues involved, as well as the confidence to handle sensitive issues and foster inclusive attitudes both in and out of the classroom.

There are many causes of facial disfigurement - birthmarks, cleft lip and palate, burns, scars and serious skin conditions - so it is essential that all schools know about the issues arising from visible difference. Jane Francis examines many of these issues and demonstrates in a practical way how to deal with:

* staring, curiosity and questions, teasing, name-calling and bullying
* medical needs, special educational needs and related issues
* creating inclusive school communities
* self-perception and self-expression
* career ideas, work experience and social skills for life.

With illustrative case studies, lesson ideas and references to useful resources, this book will be of particular relevance to teachers with responsibility for special educational needs or pastoral care.