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Description
In this highly accessible guide, Rosemary Sage:
- unpacks the elements of diversity - personality, intelligence, styles of learning, social class, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, learning difficulties, disabilities, views and values
- suggests practical inclusion strategies
- offers ways to give all students more chance to talk, think, express feelings and share views
This book also includes a handy, comprehensive overview of common learning difficulties and medical conditions in children, with classroom organization tips and contact details for relevant support groups.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One - What is difference?
Chapter Two - What are personality and intelligence differences?
Chapter Three - What are social class, gender and race differences?
Chapter Four - What are disabilities and learning difficulties?
Chapter Five - What key skills support learning?
Chapter Six - What approaches support inclusion?
Appendix 1 - Approaches to develop communication and learning
Appendix 2 - Information processing quiz
Appendix 3 - Solution to Miller's puzzle
Appendix 4 - Common learning difficulties and medical conditions in children
Appendix 5 - Organizing learning: a brief history
References
IndexProduct details
Published | 01 Feb 2004 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 192 |
ISBN | 9781855391307 |
Imprint | Network Continuum Education |
Dimensions | 297 x 210 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |