Inclusive Education in a Post-Soviet Context: A Case of Kazakhstan

This book provides the first evidence-based reference about inclusive education in Kazakhstan, one of the post-Soviet Union countries. It highlights the multifaceted nature of the process and the fundamental requirements and challenges for successful implementation. It is of interest to academics, scholars, students, and teachers in this field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book offers the first evidence-based reference on inclusive education in Kazakhstan, a post-Soviet Union country undergoing a significant educational transformation. Covering various aspects of inclusive education implementation, the book is composed of chapters synthesized from diverse studies. It emphasizes the need for a multi-dimensional, multi-level, and integrated approach to inclusive education, involving collaborative efforts from governance, pedagogical, auxiliary, and support structures.

The book showcases evidence-based studies in a Kazakhstani educational context, highlighting the multifaceted nature of realizing an inclusive educational system. It addresses fundamental requirements and challenges, such as understanding inclusive education, transitioning from a Soviet legacy, the role of school leadership, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders, and the milestones and challenges encountered along the way.

This work is of interest to academics, scholars, students, and teachers in the field of inclusive education, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the progress and challenges in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.

Weight: 563g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655457
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021