Book Details

Policy, Experience and Change: Cross-Cultural Reflections on Inclusive Education

Publication year: 2007

ISBN: 978-1-4020-5119-7

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This book represents an original and innovatory series of insights, ideas and questions concerning inclusive education and cross-cultural understandings. Drawing on historical and cultural material, policy developments, legislation and research findings, the book provides a critical exploration of key issues including inclusive education, human rights, change, diversity and special educational needs. How these are defined and experienced within particular societies is a key focus of consideration. Contradictions, ambiguities, complexities and differences within and between societies are identified and discussed. Each contributor offers some insights into their own developments and struggles in the pursuit of inclusive thinking, values and practices.


Subject: Humanities, Social Science and Law, Diversity, Integration, education, higher education