Using Soft Systems Methodology to re-think special needs

Many researchers suggest that there is a need to re-think special educational needs. This chapter addresses the practical issue of how we should go about this rethink. It is first of all argued that, however we go about it, our approach should be systematic and explicit. The second part of the chapt...

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Published inAddressing Difficulties in Literacy Development pp. 135 - 152
Main Author Frederickson, Norah
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2002
Edition1
Subjects
Secretary Of State
Vice Versa
CATWOE Analysis
Peter Checkland
Comprehensive Family Literacy Programs
Relevant Systems
Local Education Authorities
Reading Disorder
NFER Test
UK School
Family Literacy
Root Definition
UK Debate
Parent Professional Partnerships
SSM
Conceptual Modelling Activity
QCA
Culturally Feasible
R Ea
Problem Situation
Family Literacy Programmes
National Child Development Study Sample
Low Progress Readers
Rei
Free School Meal Status
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Summary:Many researchers suggest that there is a need to re-think special educational needs. This chapter addresses the practical issue of how we should go about this rethink. It is first of all argued that, however we go about it, our approach should be systematic and explicit. The second part of the chapter introduces one approach - Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) - which appears particularly suited to conducting an action-orientated rethink of special needs in mainstream schools. The final section outlines ways in which SSM has been used by groups and individuals in schools and Local Education Authorities to reflect on practice and effect improvement.
ISBN:9780415289030
0415289033
0415289025
9780415289023
DOI:10.4324/9781315015712-13