Education and the capabilities of children with special needs

Devecchi, C., Rose, R. and Shevlin, M. (2014) Education and the capabilities of children with special needs. In: Sarojini-Hart, C., Biggeri, M. and Babic, B. (eds.) Agency and Participation in Childhood and Youth: International Applications of the Capability Approach in Schools and Beyond. London: Bloomsbury. pp. 145-162.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Abstract:	This chapter considers the capability approach as developed by Amartya Sen and its application in respect of children with special educational needs. In particular it focuses upon the notion of pupil voice and its use as a means for achieving social justice and inclusion of potentially marginalised learners.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Capability approach, special educational needs, social justice
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC213 Educational equalization. Right to education L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education
Creators:	Devecchi, Cristina, Rose, Richard and Shevlin, Michael
Editors:	Sarojini-Hart, Caroline, Biggeri, Mario and Babic, Bernhard
Publisher:	Bloomsbury
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:	2014
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 145-162
Title of Book:	Agency and Participation in Childhood and Youth: International Applications of the Capability Approach in Schools and Beyond
Place of Publication:	London
Number of Pages:	274
Language:	English
ISBN:	9781472514875
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
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URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6577

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