{"product_id":"experiences-of-special-education","title":"Experiences of Special Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscussion about educational provision for children with learning difficulties has largely ignored the voices of those for whom that provision is intended.\u003cem\u003e Experiences of Special Education\u003c\/em\u003e argues that these 'insider perspectives' are of central importance for a fuller understanding of special educational needs policy.\u003cbr\u003eBringing a unique focus to the subject of special needs education, Derrick Armstrong reassesses the history of special educational policy through the life-stories of those who have first-hand experience. These stories contest official policy discourses and inform an understanding of the competing political and professional debates in this area, allowing the reader to:\u003cbr\u003e* Investigate the social and historical contexts of special educational needs policy\u003cbr\u003e* Challenge traditional notions of policy research\u003cbr\u003e* Explore alternative policy discourses informed by the voices of the excluded.\u003cbr\u003eThis thought-provoking book is based on detailed case-study analysis of the experiences of over thirty adults who attended special institutions\/schools between 1994 and the present. It provides a fresh perspective on current discussions of special educational provisions for teachers, student teachers, policy makers and academics, involved in special education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45542784205038,"sku":"9780415266154","price":79.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415266154.jpg?v=1720134949","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/experiences-of-special-education","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}