Condition Critical―Key Principles for Equitable and Inclusive Education (Disability, Culture, and Equity Series)

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 JusticeDiana Lawrence-BrownPart I. Understanding and Envisioning Inclusive Education1.;How We Respond to Differences―And The Difference it MakesMara Sapon-Shevin2.;Understanding Critical Perspectives―Who Benefits?Diana Lawrence-Brown3.;Multiple Identities, Shifting LandscapesJanet Sauer4.;The Social Construction of DifferenceGraciela Slesaransky-Poe and Ana Maria García5.;Same Struggle, Different Difference: Linking Liberation MovementsMara Sapon-Shevin6.;Evaluating Assumptions; Examining EvidenceDiana Lawrence-BrownPart II: Enacting Inclusive Education7.;Building Inclusive CommunitiesStacey N. Skoning & Kathryn Henn-Reinke8.;The Art of Inclusive Teaching: Developing a Palette to Reach All LearnersDavid J. Connor & Subini A. Annamma9.;Considering Behavior as Meaningful CommunicationRobin M. Smith10.;We Are What We Assess: How Schools Construct and Shape Identity and PerformanceElizabeth B. Kozleski & Laura Atkinson11.;Fostering Self-Determination Through Culturally Responsive TeachingJoDell Heroux, Susan Peters, & Maryl Randel12.;Advocating for Successful School ChangeValerie Owen, Kathleen Kotel, Julie Ramirez, Virginia Zeitlin, Elizabeth Dejewski, & David FeingoldConclusion: Examining Perspectives on Inclusive EducationDiana Lawrence-Brown & Mara Sapon-Shevin Read more