Cover -- Inclusive Education -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Notes on contributors -- Preface and acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Factors in inclusion: a framework -- 3 A research perspective on integration -- 4 Beyond schooling: integration in a policy perspective -- 5 The reform of special education or the transformation of mainstream schools? -- 6 Critical elements for inclusive schools -- 7 Integration developments in Member countries of the OECD -- 8 Inclusion of pupils with learning disabilities in general education settings -- 9 Restructuring special education provision -- 10 Structuring the curriculum for pupils with learning difficulties: developing schools as cultures -- 11 Integration: a question of attitude and planning -- 12 Inclusion: implementation and approaches -- Bibliography -- Index.

The way in which special education is conceived varies around the world, and pratice varies accordingly. One of the current debates concerns the concepts of mainstreaming, integration and inclusion - and whether these are in fact different concepts, or simply differnt terminology. This book is based on the assumption that inclusive education is a necessary part of providing high quality education for all. Using international examples, it clarifies the rationale for inclusion and demonstrates how it can be put into practice.

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