Responding To Learning Needs Through Teacher Collaboration - A Resource Unit Model

Authors

  • Joseph Travers

Keywords:

Teacher Collaboration, S.E.N., Special Educational Needs, Mainstream, Primary School, Diversity

Abstract

The author describes a uniquely collaborative response to diverse pupils with special educational needs (S.E.N.) in a large urban mainstream primary school in Dublin. A group of ex-quota teachers with specifically designated responsibilities collaborated as a unit to serve the learning needs of any child with difficulties regardless of category or label.

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Published

2000-11-11

How to Cite

Travers, J. (2000). Responding To Learning Needs Through Teacher Collaboration - A Resource Unit Model. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 14(1), 21–30. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/337

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2000)

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