“Who needs all this book learning?” A Social Curriculum for Pupils with “Behaviour Problems'

Authors

  • Philip Garner

Keywords:

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Mainstream, National Curriculum, Social Skills, Education Programme, Teaching Methodologies, Academic Goals

Abstract

Are pupils with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in mainstream schools receiving an education appropriate to their needs? Given the restrictions of time and space in the National Curriculum and the academic goals that must be achieved, there seems to be less room in the curriculum for social skills programmes. While such programmes are important for all pupils, they are essential for pupils with behavioural difficulties.

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Published

1988-11-11

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Garner, P. (1988). “Who needs all this book learning?” A Social Curriculum for Pupils with “Behaviour Problems’ . REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 12(1), 27–33. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/352

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (1998)

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