Disability, Education and International Development, livre ebook

• Written accessibly and identifies practical steps forward for creating sustainable, high-quality inclusive education systems;

• Examines the unique educational needs of children with disabilities in low and lower-middle income countries.

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

How can the international development community better support inclusive education for children with disabilities in low and lower-middle income countries? This timely book critically examines current approaches to disability and education in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, offering a roadmap for achieving the post-2030 Agenda for learners with disabilities.

Grounded in social justice theory, Le Fanu provides an essential analysis of educational needs, development strategies and implementation challenges. Written in an accessible style, this comprehensive resource identifies practical ways forward for creating sustainable, high-quality inclusive education systems that truly serve children with disabilities and their diverse, evolving needs.

Foreword by Tom Shakespeare

Introduction

1. Conceptualizing Disability

2. Educational Realities for Learners With Disabilities: The Panoramic Perspective

3. Educational Realities for Learners With Disabilities: The Grounded Perspective

4. Education Provision for Learners With Disabilities: A Social Justice Perspective

5. The Political Economy of Disability, Education and International Development

6. Framing Inclusive Education: The Systems Approach

7. Enumerating Inclusive Education: Education Management Information Systems

8. Enacting Inclusive Education: Pedagogical Reform

9. Equipping Inclusive Education: Educational Resources

10. Enabling Inclusive Education: Creating Nurturing Learning Environments

11. Concluding Thoughts