“michael farrell”

Nearly 1 in 10 children experience some difficulty in communication. These children may really struggle to understand what people are saying to them and have difficulty expressing their feelings and thoughts. Unless they get the right support at the right time, communication difficulties can affect ... More

Presented in a useful A-Z format, this book offers a series of briefings on the main issues in primary education and their future implications for schools.... More

Considerable challenges can face all those involved in teaching children with special educational needs. Complex policy and legislation, bureaucracy, inspection and limited resources can all appear difficult obstacles to those seeking to provide effective tuition. In this highly practical book, Mich... More

Those with moderate learning difficulties make up probably the single largest category of children with special educational needs, yet comparatively little has been published on either this or on severe and profound learning difficulties. "The Effective Teachers" "Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profo... More

Amidst all of the bureaucracy and policy concerning special educational needs (SEN), it is easy to lose sight of the role of standards in the education of pupils with SEN. This book places the role of standards at the center of the stage, showing: - what is meant by standards- how they are measured-... More

WHAT ARE THE MAIN ISSUES CURRENTLY FACING THOSE INVOLVED IN SECONDARY EDUCATION?KEY ISSUES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS addresses the main issues in secondary education and their implications for schools. It is presented in a convenient A to Z format, which enables readers to quickly find topics of immedia... More

Sensory impairment and physical disability cover a range of conditions that cause learning difficulties for children. Often, these conditions may be associated with behavioral, emotional and social difficulties. Teachers are likely to have to deal with anything from mild to severe cases, and need to... More

In the tradition of literature's most memorable idealists comes Joseph Cahan, Buffalo, New York's biggest dreamer and 2001 college graduate. But, in the nine months that follow Cahan's graduation, his idealism will be put to the test. Through an obstacle course of humor, heartache, relocation, trage... More