Fundamental concepts of inclusive education

Linda J Graham; Marijne Medhurst; Haley Tancredi; Ilektra Spandagou; Elizabeth Walton

doi:10.4324/9781003350897

Fundamental concepts of inclusive education

Linda J Graham, Marijne Medhurst, Haley Tancredi, Ilektra Spandagou, Elizabeth Walton

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Abstract

For inclusive education to succeed, system and school leaders and educators need a deep understanding of both curriculum content and learner diversity. This knowledge enables them to anticipate and eliminate barriers in what they teach (curriculum), the ways they teach it (pedagogy), and how learning is demonstrated (assessment). The fundamental concepts of inclusive education provide teachers with foundational knowledge to enact inclusive practices with sensitivity, authenticity, and fidelity. In this chapter, five important concepts are discussed: ableism, the social model of disability, the concept of equity, the dilemma of difference, and inclusive language.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Inclusive education for the 21st Century
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003350897
Publication status	Published - 8 Dec 2023

Keywords

ableism
inclusion
inclusive education
students with disability

Disciplines

Disability and Equity in Education
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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