| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Politics and policies of inclusion. Workshop 1. Seven statements about inclusion -- 2. Cultures of inclusion in the early years. An operational definition of inclusion ; Understanding difference ; Children's rights and human rights ; Curriculum ; Play ; Developmentally appropriate practice ; Assessment ; Workshop 2. Mapping your territories of inclusion and exclusion -- 3. Key studies on special educational needs. Viewpoints from research ; Recent historical definitions of SEN ; Policy developments in Europe ; Inclusive policies and exclusive practices ; Early intervention, parents' roles, and professional development and training ; Workshop 3. Including young children with learning difficulties -- 4. Defining inclusion. Policy contexts in the UK ; The study : origins, aims and methodology ; Practitioners' personal definitions of inclusion ; Responses to inclusive policies ; Workshop 4. Defining inclusion -- 5. Thinking inclusion : Scenario 1. George ; Scenario 2. Mary ; Scenario 3. Ahmed ; Scenario 4. James, Chris and Ellie ; Workshop 5. Thinking inclusion -- 6. Talking inclusion. Educators' personal experiences ; Professional development ; Views of childhood ; Inclusion and exclusion ; The roles of parents ; Workshop 6. Talking inclusion -- 7. Including children. Including babies and toddlers ; Including young children ; Children's views of their early years settings ; Workshop 7. Including children -- 8. Including parents. Parental involvement in the early years ; Practitioners' views on including parents ; Including parents : examples from practice ; Workshop 8. Including parents -- 9. Including staff. How do we know inclusion when we see it? ; Inclusion : a personal perspective ; Workshop 9. How inclusive are you? -- 10. Including: the future : Professional development for practitioners ; A shared dialogue ; Citizenship for young children ; Resources and policy amendment ; Workshop 10. Including : the future. |
| Note |
Previous ed.: 2006. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-185) and indexes. |
| Summary |
The new edition of this insightful text on inclusion offers an overview of issues faced by practitioners. Full of practical activities, it helps both students and practitioners develop their own inclusive practices. |
| Subject |
Inclusive education.
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Early childhood education.
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| Added Author |
Clough, Peter, 1949-
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Atherton, Frances (Senior Lecturer in Early Years)
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| ISBN |
9781446203224 hardback |
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1446203220 hardback |
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1446203239 paperback |
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9781446203231 paperback |
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