Toward Ending Cultural and Cognitive Relativism in Special Education
Overview & Synopsis
Postmodernism, by whatever label, is intellectually bankrupt. It cannot be reconciled with a scientific view. If taken seriously, it leads to catastrophic consequences for any field of study, including special education. It also leads to malpractice in special education. Whole language instruction, radical multicultural education, and facilitated communication are areas in which it has led to serious compromise of clear thinking and best practice. We urge special educators to resoundingly reject postmodern ideas, as they are poisonous and can lead only to regression.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Toward Ending Cultural and Cognitive Relativism in Special Education |
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| Author / Organization | Kauffman, James M., Sasso, Gary M. |
| Subject & Discipline | Special Education, Postmodernism, Special Education Teachers |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-281554 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |