Why Johnny Can't Read: Critical Theory and Special Education.

Tomlinson, Sally

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ERIC Number: EJ395172

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Publication Date: 1988

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Why Johnny Can't Read: Critical Theory and Special Education.

Tomlinson, Sally

European Journal of Special Needs Education, v3 n1 p45-58 Mar 1988

Critical theory is applied to determine why larger numbers of children are now identified as having special needs; acquiring such labels is found to be the result of complex social, economic, and political considerations. Explanations for educational problems are offered at three levels: personal/interpersonal, environmental/institutional, and structural/societal. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Economic Factors, Educational Needs, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Disabilities, Mild Mental Retardation, Political Influences, Social Influences, Social Theories, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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