World Scientific Publishing Company Special Needs In Singapore: Trends And Issues

Review "Very rarely do we come across a publication that speaks about special needs and disabilities with such breadth and depth that is representative of the diversity of persons being discussed, as has been accomplished by Meng Ee and Levan. The variety of voices from different stakeholders coupled with comprehensive facts is a refreshing take on how far we have come in the space of inclusion, but also a reminder that we owe it to ourselves and future generations of Singaporean learners and educators that much more can, and ought to be done." --J R KarthikeyanCEO, AWWA"It is my honour and privilege to be invited to provide 'a few words' about this book. It has been more than 15 years since Educating Learners with Diverse Abilities (Lim & Quah, 2004) was released as a source book for teachers in training. Since then, the special education scene has undergone some major changes. While special schools are still with us, the trend is moving more and more towards the provision of opportunities for children with mild special needs to receive a more 'inclusive' education within regular classes within mainstream schools. This book is timely, not just for those in the profession, but also beyond. It will be a valuable resource for teachers at different levels of training and experience, be they graduate level students, students in their senior years of undergraduate studies, academic staff and professionals in the fields of special educational needs and disability. It also offers the general public some insights into how special education has evolved over the last 20 years. The 17 chapters contain up-to-date and valuable information about trends and issues in special education in Singapore and should be read by every teacher working alongside these students. My heartiest congratulations to the authors and editors on producing a very readable and excellent discussion of these trends and issues in special needs education." --Dr Marilyn Mayling QuahFounding Head of the Department of Education for Children with Special Needs (1982–1991) &Head of the Division of Specialised Education (1991–2002), National Institute of Education"My colleagues and I at Special Educational Needs Division, MOE, welcome this important contribution to the literature on Special Needs in Singapore. The writers provide valuable and diverse perspectives which combine to bring across the wide range of needs, the progress made thus far in addressing those needs as well as the challenges, opportunities and possibilities ahead. This book will be of great help to the community of stakeholders working together to create a more inclusive Singapore." --Lucy Toh (Mrs)Divisional Director, Special Educational Needs DivisionMinistry of Education, Singapore Product Description The fields of special needs education and disability in Singapore have witnessed significant changes and developments especially during the past two decades in the wake of Singapore\x27s evolution towards its vision as an inclusive society. This collection of chapters presents information, knowledge, research, and perspectives across a wide range of topics and issues that are relevant to the lives of persons with disabilities, their families and their communities. This book offers a compendium of local knowledge and research on special needs and disability and integrates international literature, exemplary practices, and innovative ideas for considering future directions and efforts for the fields of special needs education and disability in Singapore. From the Back Cover 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 s