Description |
xiv, 562 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Section One. Setting the context for teaching and learning -- 1. Society, culture, and education / Adrian Ashman -- 2. Rights and learning opportunities / Adrian Ashman and John Elkins -- 3. The school context / John Elkins -- 4. Early schooling for infants and children with diverse abilities / Anne Jobling and Susana Gavidia-Payne -- Section Two. The responsive school community -- 5. Behaviour in and out of the classroom / Robert Conway -- 6. Using all the senses / Paul Pagliano -- 7. Gifted and talented children and their education / Eddie Braggett -- 8. Programs that support inclusive education / Robyn M. Gillies -- Section Three. Adapting curriculum and instruction -- 9. Focus on literacy / Christina E. van Kraayenoord -- 10. Numeracy / John Elkins -- 11. Educating students with high support needs / Jeff Sigafoos and Michael Arthur -- 12. Learning partnerships through information and communication technology / Ken Ryba, Joanna Curzon, and Linda Selby |
Summary |
Provides a broad understanding of the principles of inclusive education and ways in which teachers deal with children with very diverse learning needs and interests. The emphasis is on providing opportunities for all children in regular schools and classes regardless of their skills and abilities, gender or ethnic origin |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography |
SUBJECT |
Inclusive education. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00090043
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Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Education.
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Mainstreaming in education.
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Learning disabled children.
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Special education.
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Inclusive education.
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Author |
Ashman, Adrian F. (Adrian Frederick)
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Elkins, John.
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ISBN |
1740096320 |
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