Ron Dawson
Encyclopedia
Dr. Ronald Leslie Dawson, (born Ronald Leslie Wheeler, in 1940). Special Educational Needs (SEN) educator, psychologist
, researcher
and author. Author and co-author of numerous books and articles concerning the education of pupils with SEN. Most important publication : The Macmillan Teacher Information Pack (TIPs), a pack of informative materials to assist teachers of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools. Two novels and four children's story books.
, Birmingham.
1956-1965, non-academic employment. 1965- Professional educator, researcher and writer.
).
Bachelor of Arts (1974, Open University
).
Master of Science (1975, University of Aston in Birmingham).
Doctor of Philosophy (1981,University of Aston in Birmingham).
Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
(1982).
Deputy Head Teacher, Special School.
Research Officer for the national Schools' Council Research Project, The Education of Disturbed Pupils (1975–1978).
Director and Research Psychologist of a five year research project, the Education of Disturbed Children, (1978–1983). Project funded by Urban Aid and Barnsley Local Education Authority (LEA).
Adviser for Special Education, Hampshire LEA.
Inspector for Special Education, Staffordshire LEA.
Adviser/Inspector for Special Education, States of Jersey.
Registered OFSTED Inspector.
Head of the Special Education and Habilitation Studies Department, principal lecturer (SEN)at King Alfred's College,(University of Winchester)
The Teacher Information Packs (TIPs, Macmillan Education, ISBN 0333384385) a pack of one-hundred and twenty-three information units designed to assist teachers to work more effectively in relation to pupils across the whole range of special educational needs (SEN). Originator and overall editor of the published version and was the author or co-author of over eighty per-cent of the materials. A number of British LEAs installed TIPs in all of their schools as did a number of overseas countries. TIPs was described as an ‘Opus Magnum’ in the Journal of the Association of Educational Psychologists.
The Baby Progress Guides (Psycho-Educational Products, 1982), originator, author and co-developer (with Peter Penrose). Pack of assessment and developmental guides and equipment for the parents of infants from birth to two and a half years.
Handwriting 1, and 2, for the Macmillan Education Success series (ISBN 0333463110, and ISBN 0333513088).
Numerous articles and research papers published in academic and research journals, and reports and reviews commissioned by the Times Educational Supplement.
'The Dawson File', regular satirical column in Special Children magazine.
His first novel: The Last Viking : The untold story of the world's greatest heist, (2006, Trafford ISBN 1412086833, UK Edition 2009 ISBN 9780956173232). (DUKW
) tells how a Birmingham gang captured and looted the island of Guernsey in the 1950s. It was optioned to made into a film within a year of its publication. His second novel : The Worm that Flies in the Night : A Diary of Incestuous Love and Serial Murder, (2009, Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173201) takes its title from William Blake
's poem, The Sick Rose
. It is the story of a psychopath who is obsessed by the Oedipus myth and kills to gain access to his mother's bed. In complete contrast, his series of books for children : The Amazing Adventures of Scary Bones the Skeleton, are fantasy stories for children up to the age of 12 years(The Lost Dog and Bone, 2009, Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173218; Scary Bones meets the Pirates of Brownsea Island, 2009 Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173225; Scary Bones meets the Dinosaurs of the Jurassic Coast,Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173249; Scary Bones meets the Wacky Witches of Wareham,2010, Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173256): Scary Bones meets the Nasty Romans of Maiden Castle 2011, Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173263.
Rose, M. (1991) History of King Alfred's College, Winchester. Stroud: Phillimore and Co. Ltd.
British Psychological Society, (1990), The Register of Chartered Psychologists: Leicester: BPS.
Brooks, T (1985) Foreword to the Teachers Guide : The Macmillan Teacher Information Pack: Macmillan.
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, researcher
Researcher
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and author. Author and co-author of numerous books and articles concerning the education of pupils with SEN. Most important publication : The Macmillan Teacher Information Pack (TIPs), a pack of informative materials to assist teachers of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools. Two novels and four children's story books.
Biography
Born Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, the illegitimate son of Clarice Joan Wheeler. Adopted aged two by Thomas Dawson (canal boatman) and his wife, Henrietta of KingstandingKingstanding
Kingstanding is an area in north Birmingham, England. It gives its name to a ward in the Erdington council constituency. Kingstanding ward includes the areas; Perry Common, St. Mary's College, Witton Lakes and parts of Kingstanding, Wyrley Birch and New Oscott...
, Birmingham.
1956-1965, non-academic employment. 1965- Professional educator, researcher and writer.
Awards
Certificate of Education, (1968, St Peter's College, SaltleySt Peter's College, Saltley
St Peter's College, Saltley was a school and teacher training establishment located in Saltley, Birmingham.Founded in 1852 in part with help from Charles Adderley, 1st Baron Norton as modern Saltley developed, the school closed in 1941 while the college closed in the 1980s...
).
Bachelor of Arts (1974, Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
).
Master of Science (1975, University of Aston in Birmingham).
Doctor of Philosophy (1981,University of Aston in Birmingham).
Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom. The BPS is also a Registered Charity and, along with advantages, this also imposes certain constraints on what the society can and cannot do...
(1982).
Teaching and research
Teacher of maladjusted(EBD)children.Deputy Head Teacher, Special School.
Research Officer for the national Schools' Council Research Project, The Education of Disturbed Pupils (1975–1978).
Director and Research Psychologist of a five year research project, the Education of Disturbed Children, (1978–1983). Project funded by Urban Aid and Barnsley Local Education Authority (LEA).
Adviser for Special Education, Hampshire LEA.
Inspector for Special Education, Staffordshire LEA.
Adviser/Inspector for Special Education, States of Jersey.
Registered OFSTED Inspector.
Head of the Special Education and Habilitation Studies Department, principal lecturer (SEN)at King Alfred's College,(University of Winchester)
Significant publications
Special Provision for Disturbed Pupils (1980, Macmillan Education, ISBN 0333284054). Statistical findings and analysis of the project the Schools Council Project Education of Disturbed Children.The Teacher Information Packs (TIPs, Macmillan Education, ISBN 0333384385) a pack of one-hundred and twenty-three information units designed to assist teachers to work more effectively in relation to pupils across the whole range of special educational needs (SEN). Originator and overall editor of the published version and was the author or co-author of over eighty per-cent of the materials. A number of British LEAs installed TIPs in all of their schools as did a number of overseas countries. TIPs was described as an ‘Opus Magnum’ in the Journal of the Association of Educational Psychologists.
The Baby Progress Guides (Psycho-Educational Products, 1982), originator, author and co-developer (with Peter Penrose). Pack of assessment and developmental guides and equipment for the parents of infants from birth to two and a half years.
Handwriting 1, and 2, for the Macmillan Education Success series (ISBN 0333463110, and ISBN 0333513088).
Numerous articles and research papers published in academic and research journals, and reports and reviews commissioned by the Times Educational Supplement.
'The Dawson File', regular satirical column in Special Children magazine.
His first novel: The Last Viking : The untold story of the world's greatest heist, (2006, Trafford ISBN 1412086833, UK Edition 2009 ISBN 9780956173232). (DUKW
DUKW
The DUKW is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by a partnership under military auspices of Sparkman & Stephens and General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious...
) tells how a Birmingham gang captured and looted the island of Guernsey in the 1950s. It was optioned to made into a film within a year of its publication. His second novel : The Worm that Flies in the Night : A Diary of Incestuous Love and Serial Murder, (2009, Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173201) takes its title from William Blake
William Blake
William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age...
's poem, The Sick Rose
The Sick Rose
"The Sick Rose" is a poem by William Blake. The first publication was in 1794, when it was included in his collection titled Songs of Experience as the 39th plate. The incipit of the poem is O Rose thou art sick. Blake composed the page sometime after 1789, and presents it with the illuminated...
. It is the story of a psychopath who is obsessed by the Oedipus myth and kills to gain access to his mother's bed. In complete contrast, his series of books for children : The Amazing Adventures of Scary Bones the Skeleton, are fantasy stories for children up to the age of 12 years(The Lost Dog and Bone, 2009, Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173218; Scary Bones meets the Pirates of Brownsea Island, 2009 Mulberry Tree Books ISBN 9780956173225; Scary Bones meets the Dinosaurs of the Jurassic Coast,Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173249; Scary Bones meets the Wacky Witches of Wareham,2010, Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173256): Scary Bones meets the Nasty Romans of Maiden Castle 2011, Mulberry Tree Books, ISBN 9780956173263.
Sources
Wilson, M and Evans, M. (1980), Education of Disturbed Children. London: Schools Council/Methuen.Rose, M. (1991) History of King Alfred's College, Winchester. Stroud: Phillimore and Co. Ltd.
British Psychological Society, (1990), The Register of Chartered Psychologists: Leicester: BPS.
Brooks, T (1985) Foreword to the Teachers Guide : The Macmillan Teacher Information Pack: Macmillan.