Special education international perspectives : practices across the globe / / edited by Anthony F. Rotatori [and four others] ; contributors Turki A. Alquraini [and forty three others]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910460091203321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bingley, England : , : Emerald, , 2014; ©2014
• ISBN: 1-78441-095-0
• Edizione: [First edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (736 p.)
• Collana: Advances in Special Education, , 0270-4013 ; ; Volume 28
• Disciplina: 371.9
• Soggetti: Special education; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Special Education International Perspectives: Practices Across the Globe; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Part I: North and Central America; Special Education Today in the United States of America; Origins; Prevalence; Trends in Legislation and Litigation; Prominent Educational Interventions; Work with Families; Teacher Training; Progress; Challenges; References; Special Education Today in Canada; Introduction; Origins; Disability Prevalence and Incidence Rates; Legislative and Legal Trends in Canadian Special Education; Prominent Educational InterventionsTeacher Education; Ongoing Challenges; Conclusion; References; Special Education Today in Mexico; Introduction; Origins of Special Education; Classification of Disability; Prevalence; Legislation and Public Policy; Special Education Intervention Models; Family Participation; Teacher Training; Mexico''s Special Education: Progress Attained; Challenges Facing Inclusive Education in Mexico; Conclusion; References; Special Education Today in Guatemala; Introduction; Definition of Disability; Disability Law; History of Special Education; Conceptions of Disability in GuatemalaLegislation on Disability and Role of Government; Overview of Special Education; Working with Families of Special Needs Students; Philosophical Principles for Individuals with ; Special Needs; School Environments; Teacher Training; Conclusion; Notes; References; Part II: Europe; Special Education Today in the United Kingdom; Introduction; Section 1: The United Kingdom: An Introduction; Section 2: Special Educational Needs; Section 3: Selected Contemporary Issues and Challenges for Inclusive Teacher Education; Notes; References; Special Education Today in SpainIntroduction; Origin of Special Education in Spain; Overview of Spain's Educational System Including Special Needs Education; Assessment of Students for Special Educational Needs; Provision, Supports, and Educational Interventions; Teacher Education for Special and Inclusive Education; Family and Parent Involvement; Future Trends and Challenges; Conclusion; References; Special Education Today in Norway; Introduction; A Few Historical Facts about Norway; Origins of Education; The Rise of Special Education in Norway; Working with Families; Special Education in Norway TodayFuture Challenges: The Efficacy of Special Education; References; Special Education Today in Sweden; Introduction; The Swedish Educational System: The General Context; The Special Educational Structure; The History of Special Education and Special Education Services; Special Education Research and Knowledge Construction; Conclusion; References; Special Education Today in Switzerland; Introduction; Developments in Legislation: From Benefits to Rights; Who has a Disability or Special Educational Needs?; Prevalence Data; The Influence of a Strong Private Service Sector on Special Education
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume provides an international perspective on special education issues. There is limited literature examining issues in special education from an international perspective, as such this volume will add considerably to the knowledge base across the globe.