Inclusive Education for the 21st Century: Theory, Policy and Practice

Thoroughly revised throughout, this bestselling book returns in a new edition to take an even more comprehensive look at the question: How can teachers and schools create genuinely inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of every student? Inclusive Education for the 21st Century provides a rigorous overview of the foundational principles of inclusive education and the barriers to access and participation. It explores evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners, including specific changes in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices, and the use of data. It addresses the needs of all students, as well as those with complex learning profiles, including mental health issues. This second edition is rich with new content, including 11 new chapters which address learning from international experience, multi-tiered systems of support, leading inclusive education reform, and the importance of language and supporting friendships. A new section has been added to provide explicit support for implementing systemic inclusive education reform from the policy level right through to classroom practice. A new series of podcasts, featuring interviews with expert chapter authors, offers an engaging complement to the chapter topics and content. With many schools still operating under 20th-century models that disadvantage students, this book presents the deep knowledge, tools, and strategies to better equip pre- and in-service teachers and leaders to make inclusive education a reality in all schools.