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Inclusive Education in Schools and Early Childhood Settings

  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Ilektra Spandagou, Cathy Little, David Evans, Michelle L. Bonati
    Pages 1-10
  3. Principles, Policy and Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
    2. Understanding Disability

      • Ilektra Spandagou
      Pages 13-22
    3. Inclusive Education: Principles and Practice

      • Ilektra Spandagou
      Pages 35-44
  4. Planning for Curriculum Access and Instruction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
    2. Designing for Access to the Curriculum

      • David Evans
      Pages 47-58
    3. Inclusive Instructional Practices

      • David Evans
      Pages 59-70
    4. Instructional Intensity

      • David Evans
      Pages 71-81
  5. Promoting Positive Interactions and Relationships

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
    2. Collaboration

      • Cathy Little
      Pages 85-92
    3. Principles of Behaviour Support

      • Cathy Little
      Pages 93-101
    4. Communication

      • Michelle L. Bonati
      Pages 103-114
  6. Facilitating Educational Transitions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127
    2. Early Intervention

      • Cathy Little
      Pages 129-137
    3. Transitions in Education

      • Cathy Little
      Pages 139-146
    4. Preparing for Post-Secondary Transition

      • Michelle L. Bonati
      Pages 147-157
    5. Conclusion

      • Ilektra Spandagou, Cathy Little, David Evans, Michelle L. Bonati
      Pages 159-170

About this book

This book provides a highly informative yet concise overview of special education and inclusive education that serves as a valuable introduction to the field. Using a framework and relevant scenarios in inclusive educational settings to help readers develop a basic understanding of key concepts, it shares effective practices and engages readers in discussions on current research. Further, it highlights the commonalities between different levels of education and explores transitions across them. 


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

  • Sydney School of Education and Social Work, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia

    Ilektra Spandagou, Cathy Little, David Evans

  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, USA

    Michelle L. Bonati

About the authors

Dr Ilektra Spandagou is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney. Her research interests focus on inclusive education policy and practice, disability and classroom diversity. Ilektra has been involved in teacher education in inclusive education internationally. Ilektra’s publications include the book Inclusive Education: International Policy & Practice (co-authored with A.C. Armstrong and D. Armstrong and published by Sage).


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

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eBook USD 89.00
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Softcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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