European Perspectives on Inclusive Education in Canada: Critical Comparative Insights

This edited collection provides empirical analyses of the historical, social, cultural, and legislative determinants of inclusive education in Canadian schools, offering comparative insights from a European perspective. It explores assessment structures, curricula, educational policy, and attitudes and practices toward diverse student populations, including refugee and indigenous peoples and students with special educational needs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection, featuring esteemed experts from Canada and Europe, presents a comprehensive examination of the historical, social, cultural, and legislative factors that have shaped inclusive education in Canadian schools. Spanning four thematic areas, including the structure, culture, and practices of inclusive education, the volume offers insightful comparative perspectives from a European vantage point, engaging critically with prevalent notions about Canada's leadership in this field. Through in-depth exploration of assessment structures and curricula tailored to Canada, as well as educational policies, chapters shed light on attitudes and practices regarding diverse student populations, including refugees and indigenous peoples, as well as students with special educational needs.

This volume is of immense value to researchers, academics, and educators with a keen interest in multicultural education, international and comparative education, and educational policy, particularly those engaged with inclusion and special educational needs. It serves as a valuable resource for advancing our understanding of the complex dynamics that shape inclusive education practices and policies across different regions and contexts.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032069272