“Talking Stones': A Technique for Interviewing Disaffected Young People

Authors

  • Janice Wearmouth

Keywords:

Interview Technique, Talking Stones, Discussion Facilitation, Disaffected Pupils, Educational Perspectives

Abstract

The use of an interview technique called 'Talking Stones' which facilitates discussion with Darren described by his teachers as disaffected and unresponsive, is seen as a way to understand the disaffected pupils' own perspectives on their education. 

References

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Department for Education (1994). The code of practice for the identification and assessment of special educational needs. London: DfE. Fulcher, G. (1989). Disabling policies. London: Falmer.

Garner, P. & Sandow, S. (1995). Advocacy, self-advocacy and special needs. London: Fulton.

Goffman, E. (1963). Stigma: Notes on the management of spoiled identity. London: Penguin.

Ravenette, A.T. (1984). The recycling of maladjustment. A.E.P. Journal, 6 (3), 18-27.

United Nations (1989). Convention on the rights of the child. New York: United Nations.

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Published

2000-11-11

How to Cite

Wearmouth, J. (2000). “Talking Stones’: A Technique for Interviewing Disaffected Young People . REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 14(1), 42–51. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/339

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2000)

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