Mel Ainscow Developing Inclusive Schools

In this groundbreaking book, one of the world’s leading authorities on ways of developing equitable education systems addresses the greatest challenge facing education systems around the world, that of developing schools that are effective in educating all children. Using evidence from research carried over the last 25 years in many countries, Mel Ainscow explains pathways to be followed in order to turn the global aspiration for inclusion and equity into policy and practices in the field. Making extensive use of examples from different parts of the world, Developing Inclusive Schools provides: Practical guidance for teachers regarding ways of making their lessons inclusive Accounts of how this thinking has been implemented in schools Advice for school leaders on how to create an inclusive culture within their organisations Examples of how inclusion and equity have influenced national policies in different contexts Explanations of the implications for policy makers, researchers and teacher educators Developing Inclusive Schools will be of huge significance to researchers, educators and practitioners in the fields of education policy and politics, inclusion and special education around the world.