International Issues in SEND and Inclusion

International Issues in SEND and Inclusion brings together a collection of cutting-edge researches on approaches to special education needs and disability education, across 6 continents and within 12 countries. Written by authors who are experts in their own countries in relation to special educational needs and disability, the book provides a unique knowledge and understanding of different international perspectives in special educational needs, disability and inclusion. The chapters present extended case studies and reflect on current policy, practice and theory within that context, challenging assumptions which can dominate the policy and practice of inclusive education. Each of the six continents has a separate section and introduction within the book to offer a relevant approach and context for analysis. The book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of inclusion, special educational needs and disability, teacher education and comparative education.

Alan Hodkinson is Associate Professor in Learning Support at Liverpool Hope University, UK. Zeta Williams-Brown is Reader in Education for Social Justice at the University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Part I: Contextual information. 1. Introduction. 2. International policy perspectives on SEND and inclusive education. 3. Cultural contexts and its impact on disability. Part 2: Africa case studies. 4. Africa introduction. 5. Inclusive Education Practices: A way forward from Nigerian Perspectives. 6. "One step forward, one step back" inclusive education in Kenya. Part 3: Europe case studies. 7. Europe introduction. 8. England: Inclusive Education in a Standards Driven System. 9. Multicultural Diversity and Special Needs Education: Small steps towards a successful inclusive environment in Greece. Part 4: Asia case studies. 10. Asia introduction. 11. Incremental development towards more inclusive education in Saudi Arabia: issues and challenges. 12. Inclusive Education in Action: An Indian Perspective. Part 5: North American case studies. 13. North America introduction. 14. Inclusive Education in the United States: Moving Beyond Access to Effectiveness. 15. Understanding the Mexican paradox on inclusive education: continuities and discontinuities between public policy and educational practices. Part 6: South American case studies. 16. South America introduction. 17. Inclusive Education in Brazilian context: opportunities and challenges. 18. Colombia and the struggle for social justice. Part 7: Australasian case studies. 19. Australasia introduction. 20. Equality and Inclusive Education in Australia- a Work in Progress. 21. Support for difficulties in learning, behaviour and disability in New Zealand's schools. Part 8: Conclusions. 22. Conclusion.