About the Book
This volume in the International Perspectives on Inclusive Education Series explores innovative perspectives and practices regarding social inclusion of potentially marginalized individuals from multiple perspectives.This book blends theoretical and evidence-based research about social inclusion and belonging, while simultaneously giving voice to families and individuals who have sought to obtain an inclusive education when experiencing a disability. Section 1, Social Inclusion: Affirming value, rights and choice, explores social inclusion from various frameworks including psychology, philosophy, human rights, social justice, hope and equity. The second section, Social Inclusion and Schools: Programs, perspectives, and practices, reviews a number of evidence-based curricula and interventions to promote social inclusion within educational contexts. Section 3, Securing presence: Dignity, agency and voice, highlights the importance of attending to and learning directly from children with disabilities. Finally, Section 4, Transition to higher education and employment, describes the continuing importance of social inclusion in transition to young adulthood and the workplace. Each chapter offers strategies, guidelines and examples of how professionals, family members and individuals can collaborate to make affirming and co-creating communities that foster equity and belonging for all.
Table of Contents:
Section 1. Social Inclusion: Affirming Value, Rights And Choice
Chapter 1. Social Inclusion And Belonging: Affirming Validation, Agency And Voice; Kate Scorgie & Chris Forlin
Chapter 2. Segregation Versus Solidarity: Rethinking The Uncritical Commitment To Inclusion; Emma Van Der Klift & Norm Kunc
Chapter 3. Fostering Social Incusing Through Joint Action; Richard A. Young, L. Alejandra Botia, José F. Domene, Kesha and Pradhan, & Rosalynn Record-Lemon
Chapter 4. Nurturing Hope, Sense Of Belonging, And Engagement Through Equity; Jose W. Lalas, Brian Charest, Heidi Strikwerda, & Maria Ordaz
Section 2. Social Inclusion And Schools: Programs, Perspectives, And Practices
Chapter 5. Promoting Inclusion From Kindergarten To University; Sara Santilli, Maria Cristina Ginevra, Ilaria Di Maggio, & Laura Nota
Chapter 6. It Takes A Team: How One Family Paved A Path Toward Inclusion; Stacey Andrews
Chapter 7. Learning From Children: Exploring An Inclusive Pedagogical Response To Bullying; Yuchen Wang & Lani Florian
Chapter 8. "He Seemed A Little Lost Soul": Family Insights Into The Reality Of Realising Inclusive Education For A Child With A Disability; Chris Forlin, Kate Scorgie, Heidi Strikwerda, Jane Walker, Michelle Donnelly, Sarah Jane, & Albert B. Aragon
Chapter 9. Inclusive Practice In Nigerian Classrooms; Mary Taiwo & Lani Florian
Section 3. Securing Presence: Dignity, Agency, And Voice
Chapter 10. Bridging The Local -- Universal Divide Of Human Rights Research: Voices Of Children With Disabilities In Developing Countries; Elena Jenkin, Erin Wilson, Matthew Clarke & Robert Campain
Chapter 11. Assessment, Curriculum And Literacy Practices To Develop And Support Social
Relationships In Regular Schools; Anne-Marie Mcilroy
Chapter 12. Honoring, Constructing And Supporting Neurodivergent Communicators In Inclusive Classrooms; Christine Ashby & Casey Woodfield
Chapter 13. Hear All About It: A Family's Perceptions On Social Inclusion And Hearing Loss;
Michelle Froman & Elizabeth (Liz) Froman
Section 4. Transition To Higher Education And Employment
Chapter 14. It's Not All About Coursework: Narratives Of Inclusion And Exclusion Among University Students Receiving Disability Accommodation; Melinda Leigh Maconi. Sara Eleanor Green & Shawn Chandler Bingham
Chapter 15. The Self-Determined Career Design Model: Supporting Young People With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families In Home And Community Settings; Mayumi Hagiwara, Evan Dean & Karrie A. Shogren
Chapter 16. Creating Communities In Which Everyone Belongs: A Case Study In Supportive Decision-Making; Richard A. Chapman
Chapter 17. Employment As An Integral Part Of Social Inclusion: The Case Of Mental Health Patients In Greece; Nikos Drosos & Menelaos Theodoroulakis
About the Author :
Kate Scorgie is a retired Professor, formerly of the School of Education, Azusa Pacific University, USA. Her research interests have included families of children with disabilities; home-school collaboration with parents of children in military families; disclosure and equity accommodation for persons with disability transitioning to postsecondary settings; and transformative learning for educator preparation.
Chris Forlin is an international education consultant, researcher and Independent Public School reviewer, based in Perth, Australia. She provides leadership in research in education reform for special and inclusive education in the Asia-Pacific region and has widespread extensive international experience in education working in the field for more than 45 years, providing regular international workshops and keynote addresses.
Review :
This volume brings together 17 essays by sociology, education, psychology, disability and inclusion, and other specialists from North America, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand, who outline ways to promote social inclusion. They discuss the concepts of social inclusion and belonging, segregation and solidarity, fostering the social inclusion of youth through joint action, and nurturing hope, belonging, and engagement through equity; social inclusion programs and practices in education; practices to promote dignity and give voice to people with disabilities in developing countries, a New Zealand primary school, for neurodivergent communicators, and children and adults with hearing loss; and the importance of social inclusion within the school years and employment, including with university students, by using supported decision-making, and with mental health patients in Greece.
