Overview
- Provides insights into issues in special education and inclusive education from an Australian perspective
- Illustrates key concepts and frameworks using real-world scenarios across various levels of education
- Presents and discusses current research issues and developments in the Australian and international context
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Principles, Policy and Practice
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Planning for Curriculum Access and Instruction
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Promoting Positive Interactions and Relationships
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Facilitating Educational Transitions
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Keywords
- Diversity in Education
- Special Educational Needs
- Anti-discrimination Legislation
- Disability and Educational Practices
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Collaborative Process for Teachers
- Multidisciplinary Approaches
- Pre-service Educators
- Behaviour Support in Education
- Student Communication and Social Interaction Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Evidence-based Instructional Practices
- Early Intervention
- Transitions in Education
- Person-centred Planning
- Vocational Training and Employment Support
- Community Living and Social Inclusion
- learning and instruction
About this book
The book addresses theory, policy, practice and research issues in special education and inclusive education from an Australian perspective, focusing on current developments in Australian educational settings and classrooms. It also examines international issues and developments while highlighting the unique characteristics of the Australian educational context. As such, it appeals to post-graduate students, pre-service teachers, teachers and other professionals in the area.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr Cathy Little is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on the areas of autism spectrum disorder and supporting positive behaviour. Cathy’s book Supporting Social Inclusion for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from Research and Practice (2017) continues to inform educators’ research and practice in the area of social inclusion for children and students with identified needs.
David Evans is Professor of Special and Inclusive Education at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney. He coordinates the mandatory special education unit of study at the undergraduate level, and teaches postgraduate classes in curriculum design and inclusive instructional practices. His research examines attitudes, practices and policy that help all students to access and participate in education across multiple cultures and contexts.
Michelle L Bonati, PhD. is an Assistant Professor of Education at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and an Honorary Associate at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work and at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney. Her research interests include examining inclusive pedagogical approaches. She co-edited People with intellectual disability experiencing university life: Theoretical underpinnings, evidence and lived experience, published by Brill.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Inclusive Education in Schools and Early Childhood Settings
Authors: Ilektra Spandagou, Cathy Little, David Evans, Michelle L. Bonati
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2541-4
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-2540-7Published: 29 May 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-2543-8Published: 29 May 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-2541-4Published: 28 May 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 177
Number of Illustrations: 22 b/w illustrations
Topics: Learning & Instruction, Education Policy, Early Childhood Education, Sociology of Education