Full Description
Intentional leadership can unite, motivate and empower all educators to work towards the common goal of creating a truly inclusive culture in which all children, with or without disabilities, are supported and enabled to fully participate in every aspect of daily life and learning.
This book recognises diverse manifestations of special educational needs, from communication difficulties and delays in learning, to social and physical disabilities, and considers the ways in which these needs might be embraced within inclusive mainstream settings. Key to this is robust and purposeful leadership that removes barriers to learning, changes existing attitudes and values, motivates staff and foregrounds holistic learning opportunities and experiences. Chapters draw on theoretical models, reflect on international and national policies, and consider topics including:
the image of the child
physical, aesthetic and temporal aspects of the learning environment
relational pedagogy
long-, medium- and short-term planning
the role of assessment
collaborative working with parents, families and other professionals.
In-depth descriptions of behaviours and leadership strategies, practice scenarios and activities support the reader's understanding. Intentional Leadership for Effective Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care is a comprehensive guide for students, teachers and practitioners involved in Early Childhood Education and Care, Social Care and Early Intervention programmes.
Contents
List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Chapter 3: Attitudes, Values and Beliefs Chapter 4: Leading and Sustaining an Inclusive Culture Chapter 5: Leading, Building and Maintaining an Inclusive Learning Environment Chapter 6: Leading and Maintaining an Emotionally Safe Environment Chapter 7: Leadership in Planning an Inclusive and Responsive Curriculum Chapter 8: Leading Assessment for Learning to Support Inclusion Chapter 9: Leading Collaborative Working Chapter 10: Intentional Leadership for Inclusion: Final Thoughts
