Full Description
First Published in 2003. By taking a detailed look at the implementation and management of Intensive Interaction, the authors of this book offer practical guidance on how to get the most from the approach in the school context. This book includes: guidance on managing priorities, training issues, power dynamics and coping with Ofsted; advice on setting up and running evaluation projects; clear links to the National Curriculum for SEN; case studies from special and mainstream school and a glossary of terms. This book is for practitioners, coordinators and managers in schools using Intensive Interaction with pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 1 Right from the Start; Chapter 2 Key Features of Intensive Interaction; Chapter 3 Change, Innovation and Implementation; Chapter 4 Firm Foundations; Part 2 Learning from Experience; Chapter 5 Sam; Chapter 6 Harriet; Chapter 7 Catherine; Chapter 8 Jacob; Chapter 9 Bernadette; Chapter 10 Shane; Part 3 Best Practice; Chapter 11 Actively Seeking Optimum Progress; Chapter 12 The Curriculum; Chapter 13 Intensive Interaction and Accountability; Chapter 14 Intensive Interaction and Inclusion; Part 4 Research Frontier; Chapter 15 Intensive Interaction and Research; Chapter 16 Undertaking an Intensive Interaction Efficacy Evaluation Study; Chapter 17 Intensive Interaction as the Focus for 'Action Research';
