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Special needs in the classroom : a teacher education guide

AINSCOW, Mel
2004

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An updated version of UNESCO's training pack developed in the early 1990s for teachers learning about inclusion. It has been used in over 50 countries and has been adapted to different countries' contexts. This guide is a source of ideas for educators wishing to improve teachers’ skills in dealing with pupil diversity in mainstream schools. It offers advice on teacher education methods, including accounts of initiatives already undertaken in various parts of the world. The book emphasises the importance of teacher development, both pre-service and in-service, and demonstrates how pupil diversity in mainstream schools can be a positive influence on the life of the school

Education for all : a gender and disability perspective

ROUSSO, Harilyn
2004

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This paper explores the challenges involved with educating women and girls with disabilities. It begins by explaining the shortcomings of data collection and information gathering, briefly explores the legislative and policy issues, and concludes with a set of policy recommendations for inclusive education. This was a background paper prepared for the Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2003/4 'Gender and education for all: the leap to equality'

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