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Preparing physical education student teachers to work with SEN children

Cullingford-Agnew, S. (2008) Preparing physical education student teachers to work with SEN children. Education Today. 58(2), pp. 20-24.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: This article discusses the findings from a small research project that sought the views of year two students undertaking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a physical education specialism. The students gained experience of the learning needs of pupils with SEN within a half day placement over four weeks in a special school. A survey of their experiences of working with pupils with SEN was undertaken prior and after the placement within a special school to gauge how this experience impacted upon their confidence, skills and understanding. The ITE student’s positive attitude towards the placement was evident and this study raises questions about the delivery of SEN courses within Higher Education and the need to consider moving from a more theoretical stance to include practice based opportunities within special schools/provision
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV443 Physical education for children
Creators: Cullingford-Agnew, Stephen
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date: 2008
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 20-24
Journal or Publication Title: Education Today
Volume: 58
Number: 2
Language: English
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1450

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