Special Education in the Early Years
Perspectives on Policy and Practice in the Nordic Countries
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Beschreibung
This book explores policies and practices in special education in the early years, highlighting shared enablers and barriers. It examines research, policies and practices from different Nordic countries and discusses the theory and empirical data underlying the research. It looks at specific issues including gifted children, social inequality and exclusion, teaching children with autism, inclusive practice, language and emotions. The book offers critical perspectives, highlights potential developmental objects and gives recommendations for further research as well as policy and practice. The book features many aspects of the so-called Nordic model - the economic and social policies common to the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The findings provide important insights into the Nordic model and advance the understanding of relevant issues facing the Nordic countries.
This book explores policies and practices in special education in the early years, highlighting shared enablers and barriers. It examines research, policies and practices from different Nordic countries and discusses the theory and empirical data underlying the research. It looks at specific issues including gifted children, social inequality and exclusion, teaching children with autism, inclusive practice, language and emotions. The book offers critical perspectives, highlights potential developmental objects and gives recommendations for further research as well as policy and practice. The book features many aspects of the so-called Nordic model - the economic and social policies common to the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The findings provide important insights into the Nordic model and advance the understanding of relevant issues facing the Nordic countries.
Provides a snapshot of the different ‘Nordic dialogues’ between the countries Highlights the promotion of equality and equity in the special education services Draws together leading special education academics from across the Nordic countries
Autor*in
Heidi Harju-Luukkainen
Themen in »Special Education in the Early Years«
Autism in the Norwegian Kindergarten Autism and Young Children in Sweden Children with Low Numerical Comprehension Skills Development of Numerical and Language Skills Early Childhood Special Education Policy in Finland Inclusive Practices in Norwegian Early Childhood Education Early Number Knowledge Language Learning Environment for Children under Three Gifted Children in Swedish Preschools Self-Regulating Skills in Finnish Early Childhood Education Social Inequality and Inclusion