Review
Review of the complete series:
Throughout, Michael Farrell offers well sourced overviews of the conflicting and contradictory advice that is available to schools, suggests a variety of solutions to challenges, but never makes pronouncements of the action that schools should take. By taking this approach he empowers his readers to make their own choices through reflection upon the information he has delivered without bias or prejudice. In the introduction, the author sets out what he intends to do and then simply and effectively delivers it. He lays out all the pieces of the jigsaw, offers observation on the way the parts are viewed from a variety of angles and then provides practical advice regarding the likely success of their placement....Everything about these books appeals to me. They are well laid out, all the jargon is explained, a wide range of information is provided that is carefully referenced with lots of links to provide further information. There can be no doubt that these books would be of enormous value to all teachers, experienced or new entrants, across all phases. I recommend them without reservation. My congratulations to the author - these readable books will be a great asset to all schools. I am a complete fan! - Carol Smart www.snip-newsletter.co.uk
Product Description
The Effective Teachers' Guide to Sensory Impairment and Physical Disability clarifies the definitions of visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment. The book also discusses physical disabilities, and examines medical conditions that may lead to the requirement of SEN provision, including epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. Writing in an accessible style, the author looks at ways of dealing with a variety of conditions, always with practical classroom situations in mind.
Highly accessible and authoritative, this book provides teachers with an invaluable source of useful information that will help them to create a truly inclusive classroom.
