Understanding special educational needs : a teacher's guide to effective school-based research

This volume provides guidance on using research to inform and improve teaching with regard to working with children with special needs.

The authors support their basic guidance with examples of published research and offer suggestions for planning school-based investigations.

Features of this text include: identification of the key issues which relate to different aspects of SEN and inclusion; guidance on how to carry out research in order to enhance teaching and learning for children whose progress is causing concern; explanations of a range of approaches to research, including empirical studies of individuals, groups and institutions with children, parents, teachers and other professionals; and advice on how to use and disseminate research findings.