Contributions from Brahm Norwich, School of Education, Exeter University.
Abstract
In this paper we summarise the main issues and outcomes of our recent review of literature which addresses the question of whether there is a pedagogy which is distinct for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). The review was based on a briefing paper (Lewis and Norwich 1999) in which we set out a related conceptual framework. In this framework we distinguish between pedagogy focussed on educational needs which are common to all, distinct to some pupils and individual to each pupil. We have conducted a systematic literature search which focussed on SEN areas of specific, moderate and severe/profound learning difficulties in the learning areas of literacy, numeracy and motivational/attitudes. We discuss the main implications of this review in terms of current issues concerned with inclusion, specialist teaching and foci for future research.
Reference
Lewis, A. and Norwich, B. (1999) BERA National
Event Report: Mapping a pedagogy for special educational needs Research
Intelligence 69 6-8.
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