Caribbean Student Voices and Educational Inclusion: Exploring the Effectiveness of Policy Through Pupil Consultation

This book provides valuable insight into the implementation and effectiveness of international policies designed to improve educational inclusion in the Caribbean, highlighting the role of student and school leadership, community building, and transformative teacher pedagogy. It proposes a new model to boost pupil consultation and increase academic inclusion and engagement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides valuable insights into the implementation and effectiveness of international policies designed to improve educational inclusion in the Caribbean. By foregrounding the perspectives of students from Barbados and St. Vincent, the text offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by these regions in achieving inclusive education.

Drawing on pupil participatory research conducted with adolescents in disadvantaged and high-achieving schools, the text reveals significant differences in how international policies are reflected in schools. It highlights the role of student and school leadership, community building in and outside of schools, and transformative teacher pedagogy in achieving educational equity.

Situating pupil participation and student consultation within the theoretical and policy context of the Caribbean, the author examines the findings on educational inclusion and their implications for policy development. The author proposes a new model to boost pupil consultation and increase academic inclusion and engagement.

Caribbean Student Voices and Educational Inclusion is a valuable companion reader for educators, policymakers, and researchers engaged in work on inclusive education in developed and developing nations. It juxtaposes students' voices from a diverse range of socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of the issues and challenges facing inclusive education in the Caribbean.

By highlighting the experiences and perspectives of students, the book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to promote educational inclusion and equity in the region. It offers practical insights and strategies for policymakers, educators, and community members to work together to create inclusive learning environments that support the growth and success of all students.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032258362