By 1987 Swaggart was one of the most popular video preachers in the world, with a weekly television audience of 2.1 million in the US and a worldwide audience of millions more in 143 countries. But then, in a cheerless motel west of New Orleans, Jimmy's life and ministry took a calamitous turn. This the tale of the rise of two intimately linked colossi of the American century: Pentecostalism, the fastest growing religious movement in the world, and its "evil twin", Rock 'n' Roll. A major theme of the book is how the religious ecstasy of Pentecostalism - the rousing music, the speaking in tongues, the reception of the Spirit - combined with its severe sexual repression leads to the kind of furtive acting out that brought down not only Jimmy Swaggart but also other evangelists. It is the story, too, of the rapid rise of the Religious Right, with its competing personalities and ideologies. In the end, the author sees Jimmy as a victim - like many others - of a primitive faith colliding with the forces of the late 20th century fame.
Is 'inclusion' in schools really possible? Every child in every class in every school is different. And yet we have a 'one size fits all' curriculum that everyone must follow. How can we best deal with this apparent anomaly, in order to provide meaningful learning experiences for all students?
Teachers are now discouraged from grouping children according to abilities - inclusion is the buzzword. So, radical solutions are needed to help all chidlren learn within a group, whatever their personal and academic needs, and whatever their social background.
This accessible guide
- Discusses the elements of diversity such as personality, intelligence, styles of learning and communicating, social class, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, learning difficulties, disability, views and values
- Suggests practical inclusion strategies to make teachers' lives easier and their students' study less stressful
- Offers ways to give all students more chance to talk, think, express feelings and share views.
This book also contains a comprehensive overview of common learning difficulties and medical conditions in children - including characteristics of each condition, classroom organization tips, and contact details of relevant support groups - with the aim of helping educators further develop their management of individuals and diverse groups.
If you have an interest in making education work - whether you are a teacher, teaching assistant, school counsellor, social worker, therapist, psychologist or other educator - Inclusion in Schools is for you.
