Promoting Equitable Access to Education for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment: A Route-Map for a Balanced Curriculum

Promoting Equitable Access to Education for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment offers a vocabulary and developmental route map to examine the changing influences on promoting equitable access to education for learners with vision impairment in different contexts and settings. It argues that inclusive educational systems and teaching approaches should focus on promoting and sustaining a balanced curriculum to ensure equitable access and progression for all learners with vision impairment. The authors draw on the United Kingdom as a country study to illustrate the complex ecosystem within which learners with vision impairment are educated.

Format: Hardback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Promoting Equitable Access to Education for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment is a comprehensive and insightful book that delves into the complex dynamics of ensuring equitable access to education for learners with vision impairment across different contexts and settings throughout an educational pathway. By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, the book argues that inclusive educational systems and teaching approaches should prioritize the promotion and sustenance of a balanced curriculum. It provides a thorough analysis of how a suitable curriculum balance can be fostered and maintained at each stage of an educational journey, ensuring equitable access and progression for all learners with vision impairment.

The authors utilize the United Kingdom as a country study to exemplify the intricate ecosystem within which learners with vision impairment receive education. The book is structured around a framework that strikes a conceptual and practical balance between universal and specialist approaches, making it an invaluable resource for educators, academics, researchers, officials in government and non-government organizations, and anyone engaged in developing education policy related to inclusive education and disability.

In conclusion, Promoting Equitable Access to Education for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment is a crucial contribution to the field of vision impairment education. By offering a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the factors influencing equitable access, the book provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers alike. Its practical framework and case studies make it an essential resource for anyone committed to fostering inclusive and accessible education for all learners, regardless of their visual abilities.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367433000