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Book Synopsis In this bestseller, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities. Explorations of differentiation, the role of special education teachers and others, and universal design for learning all illustrate the evolving discussion on special education and teaching to all learners. This book will be of interest to all educators, from special ed teachers, educational assistants and resource teachers, to classroom teachers, administrators, and superintendents.
Trade ReviewThis book is a must-read for all teachers, educational assistants, administrators…well basically anyone who works with and for children. I love Shelley Moore for so many reasons: she is Canadian (and from my hometown!), she is by far the most engaging speaker I have had the pleasure of seeing (5 times and counting…), but most of all, she explains inclusion, and how to do it, in a way that makes everyone want to be a better teacher. [Her book] is a quick and easy read, with tons of humour and analogies that help you remember the important information.
-- Sarah Holmgren * Learning Leader Blog *
Every teacher should read this book. Shelley Moore's narrative flows like she's sitting in the room with you relating her stories. The book is a quick, easy read and a wonderful introduction to inclusion. Moore's message is one that all educators should carry with them... kids come first, everything else is secondary. * NetGalley *
Table of ContentsForeword v
Introduction 1
Part 1: What Is Inclusion? Debunking the Myths 7
1 Inclusion Is Not Just About Students with Special Needs 9
2 Inclusion Is Not Integration 12
3 Inclusion Is Not a Place and Time 18
4 Inclusion Is Not a Destination 24
Part 2: What Is Inclusion? Telling the Stories 31
5 Inclusion Is Presuming Competence: Under the Table 33
6 Inclusion Is Putting People First: A Gay Danish?! 35
7 Inclusion Is Diversity: A Composition 42
8 Inclusion Is Critical: The Split 48
9 Inclusion Is Learning from Each Other: The “Other” Kids 53
10 Inclusion Is Collaborative: The Bears 59
11 Inclusion Is Multiple and Diverse Perspectives: My Bully 66
12 Inclusion Is Leaving No One Behind: The Sweeper Van 79
Acknowledgments 86
References 88
