The volume will provide an examination of issues around how policy for inclusive education can be implemented in practice. In relation to different thematic policy areas considered in each chapter these questions will be considered: -What are the main policy issues for inclusive education? -What recommendations are there for addressing these issues? -What are the difficulties in implementing these recommendations? -How can these difficulties be overcome? Overall conclusions will focus on lessons learnt for supporting the implementation of policy for inclusive education and bridging the...
The volume will provide an examination of issues around how policy for inclusive education can be implemented in practice. In relation to different th...
This volume focuses on professional ethics and the moral dimensions of inclusive education. The significance of ethics in inclusive education has been noted by numerous scholars, however, to date, a comprehensive review does not exist in the field. Grounded in an examination of international conceptualizations of ethics and inclusion, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of current understandings of professional ethics in the context of inclusive education and the many issues associated with its practice. The first chapters provide an overview of ethics and inclusive education,...
This volume focuses on professional ethics and the moral dimensions of inclusive education. The significance of ethics in inclusive education has been...
This book investigates the role of Service Learning in supporting inclusive practice. Specifically, it explores the process of Service Learning and the intersection with inclusion in classroom and community. Special consideration is given to issues of equity, students with disability, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and students of different cultural and language groups. Service Learning involves students at primary, secondary and tertiary levels actively engaging with schools and the community in service projects, where both students and community benefit. It involves reciprocity...
This book investigates the role of Service Learning in supporting inclusive practice. Specifically, it explores the process of Service Learning and th...
This book explores personal, family and theoretical constructions of inclusion and offers evidence-based strategies and resources to foster parent-professional, home-school collaborative partnerships. It explores working with families to secure identity, opportunity and belonging within school settings and beyond. It does so by means of a rich international blend of scholarly articles and personal reflections. The first section examines personal, family, and theoretical perspectives on ways in which existing systems and structures define and influence inclusion of persons with disability and...
This book explores personal, family and theoretical constructions of inclusion and offers evidence-based strategies and resources to foster parent-pro...
This volume draws together research and practice from the fields of literacy education and inclusion. As such it provides an insight into current theory, research and issues associated with teaching literacy to all students in inclusive classrooms. Literacy remains a critical success factor for students, as the basis for concurrent and future learning throughout the curriculum. As such, we take a broadened view of inclusive education and include not only students with disabilities and learning difficulties, but also those whose linguistic, cultural or social backgrounds act to marginalise or...
This volume draws together research and practice from the fields of literacy education and inclusion. As such it provides an insight into current theo...
This volume explores innovative perspectives and practices regarding social inclusion of potentially marginalized individuals from multiple perspectives.
This volume explores innovative perspectives and practices regarding social inclusion of potentially marginalized individuals from multiple perspectiv...