ESW Seminar Series
CIRCLETS
Monday 7th February, 5.30-7pm
Room 104, Fulton
Speaker
Dr Lorella Terzi, Roehampton University, London
presents:
‘The Capability Approach to Disability and Special
Educational Needs’
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The current provision in inclusive and special education is
underpinned by a tension between the aim of treating all learners
the same and of treating them differently – with due attention to
their individual needs. This tension is known as the ‘dilemma of
difference’.
In this seminar, Dr Terzi will argue that the capability approach developed by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen - provides an innovative
and important perspective for re-examining the dilemma of
difference. Specifically, the approach makes possible the resolving
of tension, whilst locating the debate within a normative framework
of justice and equality.
Dr Terzi will conclude that the concept of capability equality can
add a significant ethical dimension to the contentious debate about
fair educational provision for children with disabilities and special
educational needs.
* Tea and coffee served from 5pm
** Participants can join this seminar remotely by logging in at:
https://connectpro.sussex.ac.uk/circlets.1.terzi/