Inclusion and Art Education at Second Level

The book "Inclusion and Art Education at Second Level" by Jennifer McManus offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by art educators and art students with special educational needs in mainstream secondary education. It highlights developments in Irish education policy, particularly regarding the creation of inclusive learning environments promoted by the Education Act (1998) and the EPSEN Act (2004). Through qualitative and quantitative research, the topic of visual arts education and inclusive practice in regular schools is addressed. The results of the analysis are divided into three central themes that deal with access to art education, the identity of students with disabilities, and curriculum adaptation. This book is aimed at art educators, students of art education, professionals in the field of special education, and parents of children with disabilities.