Springer Books invite you to the launch of 'Policy, Experience and
Change - Cross-cultural Reflections on Inclusive Education' on Friday
22nd June 2007 at 5.15pm, in room 642 at the Institute Of Education
Professor Sally Tomlinson will review this title, edited by Professor
Len Barton & Dr Felicity Armstrong, and drinks and nibbles will be
available. The launch will be followed by an Inclusive Education
Research Seminar when three of the contributors will discuss some aspect
of their chapters and there'll be opportunity for open discussion.
In order to guarantee a place and for catering purposes, please send an
RSVP to [log in to unmask] - stating which event (launch/seminar) you'd
like to attend.
Further information on 'Policy, Experience and Change: Cross Cultural
Reflections on Inclusive Education' - published by Springer
'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.
Overall, the book enriches our existing knowledge and understanding and
provides a stimulus for further work of a conceptual, theoretical and
empirical form, concerning this fundamentally important topic of
cross-cultural perspectives on Inclusive Education. It is essential
reading for policy makers, students, teachers and researchers.
Contributors & chapters
Policy, Experience & Change and the Challenge of Inclusive Education:
The Case of England - Felicity Armstrong & Len Barton
Inclusive Education in Spain: A view from Inside - Angeles Parrilla
The Integration of 'Disabled' Children in Ordinary Schools in France: A
New Challenge - Eric Plaisance
'Made in Italy': Integrazione Scolastica and the New Vision of Inclusive
Education - Simona D'Alessio
The Rhetoric of Inclusive Education in Libya: Are Children's Rights in
Crisis? - Abdelbasit Gadour
The Lethargy of a Nation: Inclusive Education in India and Developing
Systematic Strategies for Change - Mithu Alur
Inclusive Education in Trinidad and Tobago - Jennifer Lavia
Disability and Inclusive Education in Zimbabwe - Robert Chimedza
Towards Inclusive Education in Canada - Vianne Timmons
Educating the Other: A Journey in Cyprus Time and Space - Helen Phtiaka
To Be or Not to Be Included - That is the Question: Disabled Students in
Third Level Education in Ireland - Tina Lowe and Patrick McDonnell
It's a Fit-Up! Inclusive Education, Higher Education, Policy and the
Discordant Voice - Roger Slee
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