1. Contradictions of principle: the policy context -- Discourses and challenges -- 3. Personal and political reflections -- 4. Sonia: tragedy or normalcy -- 5. Deborah: professionalising motherhood -- 6. Truda: power, resistance and negotiation -- 7. Kate: knowledge, experience and understanding -- 8. Joan: plugging the gaps -- 9. Julia: eating the elephant -- 10. Contexts, contradictions, complexities: commitment and consensus.
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Challenging readers' preconceptions, this text provides new insights into the private and public experiences of six mother-teachers whose children have special education needs. It provides both sides of the story, exploring educational values and teaching practices as well as the personal stories.