Autism and Learning (Classic Edition)

Autism and Learning outlines a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship.

Informationen zum Autor Stuart Powell is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, where he was for some years the Director of Research Degrees.Rita Jordan is Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham. Klappentext Demonstrates how a cognitive perspective on the way in which individuals with autism think and learn may be applied to particular curriculum areas. The text sets out principles of pedagogy and illustrates their application. Zusammenfassung Autism and Learning outlines a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface for this special edition 1. Rationale for the approach Stuart Powell and Rita Jordan 2. Translatingtheory into practice Rita Jordan and Stuart Powell 3. Developing and using play in the curriculum Rita Jordan and Sarah Libby 4. Beyond compliance: The importance of group work in the education of children and young people with autism Margaret M. Golding 5. The teaching of science Pam Maddock 6. Dance and drama Stephanie Lord 7. Autism and Information Technology: therapy with computers Dinah K. C. Murray 8. Assessment Staff at the Helen Allison School (NAS), Compiled by Malcolm W. Taylor 9. Communication Gina Davies 10. The development of the Outdoor Education Programme at Storm House School Geoff Evans

Klappentext

Autism is a complex and often puzzling disorder in which pinning down a set of rules surrounding the teaching of children with it is almost impossible to do. Many theories and approaches claim to have the solution to teaching, yet few provide the answers when an autistic child goes against the status quo. Autism and Learning addresses this problem with a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. The book also sets out principles of pedagogy and illustrates their application. Written by practitioners experienced in teaching children with autism, the book covers examples of good practice in the most salient areas of the curriculum including: Developing play Group work Science Dance and drama ICT Assessment Communication Outdoor learning. Now with an updated preface from internationally renowned editors, this classic text should be on the bookshelves of all practitioners working with autistic children.

Zusammenfassung
Autism and Learning outlines a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship.

Inhalt
Preface for this special edition 1. Rationale for the approach Stuart Powell and Rita Jordan 2. Translatingtheory into practice Rita Jordan and Stuart Powell 3. Developing and using play in the curriculum Rita Jordan and Sarah Libby 4. Beyond compliance: The importance of group work in the education of children and young people with autism Margaret M. Golding 5. The teaching of science Pam Maddock 6. Dance and drama Stephanie Lord 7. Autism and Information Technology: therapy with computers Dinah K. C. Murray 8. Assessment Staff at the Helen Allison School (NAS), Compiled by Malcolm W. Taylor 9. Communication Gina Davies 10. The development of the Outdoor Education Programme at Storm House School Geoff Evans