Why Do Teachers Need to Know About Diverse Learning Needs?

This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on establishing inclusive learning environments. Teachers, at all stages of their career, will find their understanding of diversity and inclusion enhanced. This book is structured to bridge the theory-practice divide through the collaboration between classroom practitioners and education academics supported by insightful case studies and an invitation for teachers to reflect on their practice and develop their confidence in responding to the challenge of diversity and inclusion in their classrooms. * Michael Shevlin, Professor in Inclusive Education, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland *
Thought-provoking, challenging, informative and accessible – This excellent book is about how to teach and prepare pupils with diverse learning needs to be resilient, skilled and independent in our ever-changing and unpredictable world. I highly recommend it as an essential text for Initial Teacher Training programmes and CPD for teachers. * Geraldine O’Grady, SEND Consultant and formerly Director of the Teaching School, Whitefield Academy, London, UK *
This book provides a range of perspectives on pupil diversity guiding the reader through core concepts of special education and with cases, reflective and reflexive questions, and windows on research. Furthermore, the book can greatly benefit the professional development of new as well as experienced teachers. * Anne Lindblom, Associate Professor in Special Education, Norway Inland University of Applied Science, Norway *