definition of, rationale and prospects for anti-disablist education
an article by Angharad E. Beckett and Lisa Buckner (School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, UK) published in British Journal of Sociology of Education
Volume 33 Issue 6 (November 2012)
Abstract
This article outlines the findings of an Economic and Social Research Council-funded study exploring the role of English state primary schools in promoting positive attitudes towards disabled people.
Data emerging from a survey of schools and interviews with teachers are presented. The article considers progress made by schools against particular aspects of the Disability Equality Duty 2006.
The project was underpinned by a working model of anti-disablist education resulting from a ‘conversation’ between various models of anti-oppressive education and disability politics. It explores the rationale for a ‘courageous’ form of anti-disablist education, definition of this, schools’ engagement in this type of practice and challenges to promoting such an ideal.
Hazel’s comment:
If we can’t get it right in the primary schools what hope is there for it being right with older children or adults?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment