Inclusion and Diversity: Communities and Practices Across the World

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of inclusion and diversity in education across the globe, examining how more inclusive education systems can be built and discussing the contributions of spoken language, race, gender, and religion to inclusion and marginalization. It also explores ideas on how schools and educational systems can respond to diversity-related issues and provides a holistic understanding of classroom practices and interventions adopted to handle the problems of students with diverse needs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the realm of inclusion and diversity in education across the globe, offering a thorough examination of how more inclusive education systems can be established. It explores various areas and topics, including disability studies, sexual minorities, and indigenous communities, among others, that are often marginalized within educational systems. The book presents perspectives from experienced and innovative researchers from diverse countries, such as India, the USA, Australia, the UK, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Pakistan, Rome, Hungary, Sweden, and more. These researchers share their insights on inclusive practices that promote participation, equity, and access for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The volume also delves into the complex interplay of spoken language, race, gender, and religion in shaping inclusion and marginalization. It examines how these factors contribute to barriers and opportunities within educational settings. Furthermore, the book explores strategies and approaches schools and educational systems can adopt to address diversity-related issues and improve their capacity for further inclusion.

In addition to providing a theoretical framework, the volume offers a holistic understanding of classroom practices and interventions adopted to cater to the diverse needs of students. It sheds light on the challenges and complexities faced by educators in accommodating students with varying abilities, languages, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. By highlighting successful examples and best practices, the book provides valuable guidance for educators and professionals seeking to create inclusive learning environments.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of education, inclusion and diversity, equity and access, disability studies, educational psychology, social work, sociology, and anthropology. It will also be of interest to teacher training courses and anyone involved in or working towards promoting diversity and inclusion in educational settings.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032458663