Full Description
This book brings together the voices of practitioners, researchers, parents, and children and young people themselves to explore innovative pedagogies where multiple voices have been actively engaged in co-producing the design of inclusive practices within education.
Each chapter focuses on how a particular approach, strategy, or project has included children and young people in the decisions that are made about them, their lives, and their education. These examples feature a mix of innovative, creative, and multisensory pedagogies that consider how to facilitate communication between children and the adults who work with them around the concept and application of inclusive education. Reflective questions are woven throughout, allowing the reader to engage with diverse voices and ensure everyone is involved in adapting teaching to create better learning opportunities for all. Practical takeaway activities are also included that can be discussed in schools and easily applied to a range of different settings.
Championing Co-production in the Design of Inclusive Practices champions teaching and learning pedagogies which not only reflect individuality and difference but also actively seek to position children, young people, and learners at the very heart of their own educational experience. It is valuable reading for SENCOs, practising and trainee teachers, and school inclusion managers.
Contents
Introduction Woolhouse and Kay
Section 1: Listening to the Voices of Children and Young People
1. How Inclusive is the School Environment? The Reality of Implementing Children's Right to Express their Views Robinson
2. Re-thinking Inclusive Practice within Early Years Education Jackson
3. Enabling Children to Feel Happier, Heard and Connected: The Importance of Ensuring Children feel Safe to Talk about their Emotional World and the Experiences in their Lives Williams
4. My School, My Voice: Development of an Inclusive Student Council in a Large Special School for Autism Mursic
5. Comparing Global Examples of Children's Experiences of Inclusive Education Sanders
6. Reimagining Inclusive Education: Power, Status and Voice Hallett
7. Reimagining the Role of Children and Young People's Voices within the Design of Inclusive Education Woolhouse and Kay
Section 2: Involving Young People and Adults in Developing Inclusive Communities
8. Developing Inclusive School Environments: Optimising the Provision of Staff Training to Support Positive Mental Health in Autistic Young People El Zerbi et al
9. The Inclusive Design of Digital Education Programs: Contribution and Experiences of People with Accessibility Needs Murphy et al
10. Rooted in Nature: How to Improve the Involvement of Young People as Research Advisors El Zerbi et al
11. Creating Neuromixed Learning Environments in Higher Education Moore and Davies
