In-service training for special educational needs: A developmental approach

Abstract

As our view of what constitutes special needs provision begins to shift and we re-examine teacher roles, attention naturally turns to existing in-service education and training (INSET). The authors of this article are members of a learning support service and have been involved in INSET for some time. Their experience has led them to conclude that current courses have many limitations. They propose an alternative that is continuous and concentrates on a thinking skills approach which is outlined in this article. They maintain that new models of training, along the lines currently being developed in the Wirral, are essential if we are to cope with contemporary shifts and demands.