The Political Economy of Special Educational Needs in Britain
Authors: Tomlinson S.; Colquhoun R.F.
Source: Disability & Society, Volume 10, Number 2, 1 June 1995 , pp. 191-202(12)
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Abstract:
This article raises questions as to how far young people regarded as having special educational needs or disabilities are prepared for participation in the economy. It focuses on those aspects of the further education curriculum that emphasises skills, and the development of National Vocational Qualifications which emphasise competences. Those with special educational needs or disabilities are part of a larger group of young people to be 'managed' as a workforce if there is work, and all are urged that the way to find employment is by constant investment in the self by the acquisition of skills and competences. The article contends that those labelled as special will find more difficulty in collecting meaningful skills and competences, and those in charge of new accreditation systems have made it clear that few concessions will be offered to this group.Document Type: Research article
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