This important book provides a unique merging of disability studies, critical multiculturalism, and social justice advocacy to develop both the knowledge base and the essential insights for implementing fully inclusive education. The authors expand the definition of inclusion to include students with a broad range of traditionally marginalized differences (including but not limited to disabilities, cultural/linguistic/racial background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and class). Chapters provide 12 key principles important to developing a critical perspective toward educating diverse students.


Book Features:




Personal stories that make concepts accessible to new and pre-service teachers.
Application exercises ideal for courses and professional development workshops.
Highlight boxes that raise additional questions for discussion and debate.
Interactive, multimodal instructional activities to use with many kinds of learners.
Additional activities and resources available online at www.tcpress.com.

Introduction: Critical Pedagogies, Inclusive Schooling, and Social Justice


Diana Lawrence-Brown


Part I. Understanding and Envisioning Inclusive Education


1.;How We Respond to Differences—And The Difference it Makes


Mara Sapon-Shevin


2.;Understanding Critical Perspectives—Who Benefits?


Diana Lawrence-Brown


3.;Multiple Identities, Shifting Landscapes


Janet Sauer


4.;The Social Construction of Difference


Graciela Slesaransky-Poe and Ana Maria García


5.;Same Struggle, Different Difference: Linking Liberation Movements


Mara Sapon-Shevin


6.;Evaluating Assumptions; Examining Evidence


Diana Lawrence-Brown


Part II: Enacting Inclusive Education


7.;Building Inclusive Communities


Stacey N. Skoning & Kathryn Henn-Reinke


8.;The Art of Inclusive Teaching:


Developing a Palette to Reach All Learners


David J. Connor & Subini A. Annamma


9.;Considering Behavior as Meaningful Communication


Robin M. Smith


10.;We Are What We Assess:


How Schools Construct and Shape Identity and Performance


Elizabeth B. Kozleski & Laura Atkinson


11.;Fostering Self-Determination Through Culturally Responsive Teaching


JoDell Heroux, Susan Peters, & Maryl Randel


12.;Advocating for Successful School Change


Valerie Owen, Kathleen Kotel, Julie Ramirez, Virginia Zeitlin, Elizabeth Dejewski, & David Feingold


Conclusion: Examining Perspectives on Inclusive Education


Diana Lawrence-Brown & Mara Sapon-Shevin

Series edited by: Alfredo J. Artiles, Elizabeth B. Kozleski