From Inclusion to Engagement (E-Book) von Paul Cooper

List of Figures and Tables vii

About the Authors ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgements xv

1 Introduction: From Inclusive Education to Educational Engagement Putting Reality before Rhetoric and Finding the Elephant in the Living Room 1

2 SEBD: The Evolution of Intervention and Current Theory 29

3 The TeacherStudent Interface 63

4 Interventions for Enhancing Teachers Skills 79

5 Whole-school Approaches and Support Systems 99

6 Small-Scale On- and Off-Site Provision 127

7 Working with Parents 141

8 Multi-Agency Intervention 149

9 A Summary of the Research Evidence 163

10 Conclusions 189

Appendix I 197

Appendix II 199

References 201

Index 235

• Presents an innovative approach rooted in a biopsychosocial theoretical perspective an approach that is still relatively misunderstood within the educational sphere
• Offers insights based on an extensive review of contemporary international research in the field
• Avoids the biases of ideology in favour of science-based social and educational outcomes
• The first comprehensive account of evidence-based interventions for students with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Barbara Jacobs is a professional writer, lecturer, broadcaster and researcher, who has recently completed a late-life PhD on autistic intelligence, at the School of Education, University of Leicester.