This volume contains 17 chapters that describe special education in Singapore, including controversies surrounding its practices. Educational psychologists and educators mainly from Singapore discuss inclusion; the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in relation to Singapore; the evolution of the country's approach and its impact on inclusion; the principle of meritocracy and its implications for people with disabilities; early intervention for young children with special needs; early childhood inclusion practices; progress in special education in the country; psychological services for children with special educational needs in mainstream schools; differentiation; the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities; preparing people with disabilities for work, with discussion of the work of the agency SG Enable; disability and employment; improving the mental health of students with special needs in mainstream schools; educating students with hearing loss; sexuality development in people with intellectual disabilities; the perspective of an educator-parent; and planning for a good life. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
This book provides an overview of significant topics within the field of special needs education in Singapore in terms of their key trends and developments, current realities and needs, followed by a critical and constructive analysis of what can be addressed to promote inclusivity and to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. This seminal textbook will serve as a compendium of extant local research on special needs and integrate relevant international research and examples of exemplary practices. The textbook engages readers to re-imagine and re-envision a more inclusive and positive future for persons with disabilities in Singapore, based upon a broad contextual understanding of historical and current realities, and practices that have affected their lives.
