Download or read book Key Issues in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion written by Alan Hodkinson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-06-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent legislation has meant that Special Educational Needs (SEN) and inclusion has become a major focus for students of Education Studies, and this book will develop their awareness of the field. Using case studies and reflection points, authors Alan Hodkinson and Philip Vickerman provide an introduction to Special Education Needs, presenting a critical perspective on the main ideological and political debates that have helped to shape its development. Combining critical exploration with an overview of future challenges, this timely text enables students to develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the field, leaving them better able to engage in meaningful and informed discussion on the issues surrounding it.