Inclusive education
Inclusive education: where there are few resources
An overview of inclusive education
Authors:
S. Stubbs; I. Lewis (ed); The Atlas Alliance
Publisher:
Enabling Education Network , 2009
This book aims to provide a background and critical overview of key issues, concepts and strategies in relation to inclusive education, that are relevant to situations where economic resources and access to information is limited. It is for readers who are receptive to the idea of inclusive education, but want a more in-depth understanding of its history and current context – what it is, how it can be planned for, what problems/opportunities to look out for, and where to go for further information.
In this book, inclusive education is understood as a process towards creating a system of education that meets the needs of all, recognising that many different groups are currently excluded. However, inclusive education has historically dealt primarily with children with disabilities, and the need to focus on these learners continues to be highlighted here, as they remain extremely vulnerable to exclusion. This book views inclusive education as encompassing all forms of learning, from birth throughout life; and formal, non-formal, informal and alternative approaches.
The book is split into two parts. Part one gives an overview of inclusive education, including chapters on the context and origins of inclusive education, understanding inclusive education and putting exclusive education into practice. Part two provides a wide range of case studies and examples of inclusive education as well as more in-depth discussion on key issues. A range of examples is presented about: groups vulnerable to exclusion; people making a difference; places providing challenges; and life stages, forms and locations of education.
The report also has a section at the end which provides a list of key sources of information and guidance on where to obtain more detailed bibliographies and resource lists on the topic of inclusive education.
