Description
Book SynopsisThis book discusses critical issues concerning autism and education, and what constitutes effective pedagogy for this group of learners. Autism is a high-profile area within the discipline of special education, and the issue of how to teach autistic learners remains a contested one: recent theorising has questioned a techno-rationalist approach that places the burden of change on the autistic pupil. The author explores the values that underpin educational approaches within existing pedagogical practice: while these approaches have their individual merits and shortcomings, this book introduces and expands upon a strengths-based approach. This book will appeal to students and scholars of autism and education, with particular regard to teaching autistic learners.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: A teacher and a pupil interact.- Chapter 2. Curriculum and pedagogy: The child as agent.- Chapter 3. Curriculum and pedagogy: The teacher as agent.- Chapter 4. The storied curriculum: What is education for?.- Chapter 5. The future of education.
