How can classroom teachers effectively differentiate learning and teaching programs to provide for the needs of every student in their class? This best-selling text begins by asking “Why include all students?” in regular classrooms and then shows how this can be done. It outlines the philosophy of inclusive education and focuses on the use of individualised planning and effective teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes within positive and productive environments. Vignettes and narratives provide real-life examples that help put the theory in context. This fifth edition includes broader coverage of issues to do with diversity and individual differences, particularly cultural and multicultural inclusion, linguistic diversity and giftedness. There is more throughout on the universal design for learning framework and on partnerships with families, while new pedagogical features encourage readers to reflect. Throughout, it emphasises a practical, research-based approach to teaching that can be applied to support students with a range of differences and additional needs.
Standards mapping grid
PART A: Inclusive Environments
1. Introducing inclusion in education
2. Legislation and policies supporting inclusive practices
3. Practicing inclusion in diverse school communities
PART B: Inclusive Teaching and Learning Practices
4. Curriculum, learning, teaching and assessment adjustments
5. Planning effective teaching strategies
6. Encouraging positive interactions
PART C: Strategies to Support Inclusive Teaching
7. Developing communication skills
8. Understanding and supporting literacy competence
9. Understanding and supporting numeracy competence
PART D: Inclusion Across the School Years
10. Inclusion in early childhood
11. Inclusion in primary schools
12. Secondary school inclusion and successful post-school transitions
Appendix 1: Common abbreviations and shortened forms
Appendix 2: List of fact sheets
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Phil Foreman
Phil Foreman is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Newcastle. He was Chair of the NSW Institute of Teachers from 2007-2013, and was Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Newcastle from 2002–2008. In 2013 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to tertiary education, particularly in the area of special education, and to people with a disability.
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Michael Arthur-Kelly
Michael Arthur-Kelly is a Conjoint Professor in the School of Education at The University of Newcastle. He has experience as a classroom teacher in both regular and special schools, as a consultant and as a teacher educator. He is especially committed to the needs of students with multiple and severe disability.
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Broader coverage of issues to do with diversity and individual differences, particularly cultural and multicultural inclusion, linguistic diversity and giftedness.
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More throughout on the universal design for learning framework.
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More coverage on partnerships with families.
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A substantially reworked chapter on ‘Understanding and supporting numeracy competence’ includes extensive new material describing current approaches to teaching mathematics and how these can be inclusive of all students.
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‘Reflect on this’ reminders prompt you to critically analyse important concepts and reflect on your experiences and beliefs about the processes of learning and teaching.
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Meet real teachers in the ‘A teacher reflects’ feature and hear how inclusive practices inform their day-to-day teaching.
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‘Factsheet’ icons in the margins indicate that additional background information is available on the CourseMate Express website for common forms of diversity.
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A mapping grid shows how the chapters contribute to developing your knowledge for the Australian Professional Teaching Standards for Graduate Teachers.
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To help you learn new terminology, key terms are highlighted throughout the text and their definitions are located in the margins for easy reference.
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Narratives with personal stories and case studies from parents, students, teachers and other professionals provide real-life situations to put the theory into context. Discussion questions included with each narrative encourage critical thinking and reflection.
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Boxed examples provide teaching tips and vignettes that illustrate practical approaches to assist in good inclusive practice.
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End-of-chapter discussion questions, group activities and individual activities give readers the opportunity to apply theories and review key concepts from the chapters.
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The CourseMate Express website helps students get the most out of their text and includes videos, fact sheets on diversity and different types of disabilities, revision quizzes, flash cards for reviewing key terminology, useful web links and more.
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