CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

Book Details

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

By ASTHANA, NEELIMA

ISBN 9789391818746

Pages 456

Year 2022

Edition

Publisher PHI Titles

Binding 1

~~₹895.00~~ ₹716.00

Description

Written with two decades of teaching and research experience of the author in the field of special and inclusive education, this intelligible text discusses the principles and philosophy of inclusion for children and students with disability in education. Also, providing necessary information on the disability rights and policies relevant to inclusive education, the book focuses on the moral, social and legal responsibilities of the school in creating the best learning environment for students with additional learning needs. It lays emphasis on teachers’ training and skill-development programmes to improve their adaptability, which in turn is required for better growth of the students with special needs. Further, it features the role of parents in the child's mental and physical development and significance of their involvement in inclusive education.

KEY FEATURES:

• Well-researched and highly informative text conforming to the curriculum needs.

• Individual chapters on specific learning disability, challenges and needs of each disability in detail.

• Concepts explained including sensitive issues associated with every disability and define various terms.

• Validated instructional strategies for creating inclusive schools better.

• Pedagogical approach and role of technology in promoting inclusion.

• Role of family, community and society explained in each disability.

• Elucidates the crucial role of national and international agencies in promoting inclusion through acts and policies.

Primarily intended for the students of teacher education programme at undergraduate level (B.Ed.), the book will prove to be a valuable resource for those pursuing B.El.Ed. and M.Ed., teachers and policy makers engaged in inclusive education.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• B.Ed.

• B.El.Ed. and M.Ed.

Content

Foreword
Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Moving Towards Inclusion: An Overview

2. The Inclusive School

3. Inclusive Practices I

4. Inclusive Practices II

5. Visual Disability

6. Hearing Disability (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

7. Deaf-Blindness

8. Physical Disabilities (Cerebral Palsy and Locomotor)

9. Intellectual Impairment

10. Autism Spectrum Disorder

11. Specific Learning Disabilities

12. Global and National Initiatives Towards Inclusive Schooling

Bibliography

Index

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