Tablets of Stone? The Green Paper and the Philosophical Basis for Special Education
Keywords:
Green Paper, Special Education, Philosophy, Recommendations, Limitations, Model, Support, Provision, Policy, Teacher Training, Review, Legislation, ReportAbstract
One of the criticisms of the Green Paper on Education is that it fails to outline a philosophical basis for its proposals. Under scrutiny, the assumptions and recommendations with regard to special education are derived from a philosophy of functional limitations. Is this the most appropriate model for consideration?
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