First Published in 2001. An inclusive education is one which seeks to respond to individual differences through an entitlement of all learners to common curricula. (Armstrong and Barton 2000). This book attempts to respond to this definition of inclusion by examining the principles of the literacy curriculum and a range of pedagogic practices. The complex relationships between inclusion, literacy and learning are acknowledged and it is argued that quality learning in language and literacy can work towards increased equity and involvement within the classroom community.
Chapter 1 Language, Literacy and Learning in Context; Chapter 2 Inclusive Educational Practice - Literacy: Principles; Chapter 3 Assessment and target setting: Principles; Chapter 4 Speaking and Listening: Principles; Chapter 5 Reading - Shared, Guided and Independent: Principles; Chapter 6 Reading Aloud: Principles; Chapter 7 Shared Reading: Principles; Chapter 8 Guided Reading: Principles; Chapter 9 Independent Reading: Principles; Chapter 10 Writing - Shared, Guided and Independent: Principles; Chapter 11 Shared Writing: Ideas for Action; Chapter 12 Guided Writing: Principles; Chapter 13 Independent writing: Principles; Chapter 14 ICT, Enabling Literacy and Learning: Principles; Chapter 15 Working Collaboratively with Parents: Principles; Chapter 16 Working Collaboratively with LSAS: Principles;
