International Perspectives on Educational Diversity and Inclusion: Studies from America, Europe and India

by Verma; Gajendra

• ISBN13: 9780415427777
• ISBN10: 0415427770
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-25
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In light of new theories of multiculturalism and globalization, this insightful book compares approaches to the educational inclusion of diverse minorities? such as the ethnic and linguistic minorities in America. Drawing on their extensive experience, the contributors examine: accounts from cross-cultural cognitive psychology on the special interests and educational needs of certain ethnic groups research on social class divisions, neighbourhood poverty and school exclusions in Britain educational developments for inclusion of minorities in Europe, Greece and Eastern Europe India's educational policies surrounding its struggle to achieve 'education for all' in a nation at the threshold of economic prosperity. This book is unique in its breadth, and scope of its integration of educational policy data generated by different countries, with contrasted minority populations, all at different stages of development.

Table of Contents

Chapter Synopses and Specimen Chapter

Introduction: Education's New Era and the Dynamics of Inclusion and Equality

Globalization, Multicultural Issues in Education

Equality and the Politics of Globalization in Education

Diversity, Equality and Education in the United States

Diversity and Inclusion in the United States: The Dual Structures that Prevent Equality

Reconceptualization of Multiculturalism in American Urban Education

Diversity and Educational Equality in Europe

Diversity. Inclusion and Education: The Educational Needs of Children from Severely Disadvantaged Socio-Cultural Groups in Europe

Multicultural Education: A European Perspective

The Greek Common School System: Bridges and BarriersIV. Diversity and Educational Equality in Britain

The Impact of Culture in Creating Differential Learning Styles

Achievement and Failure of Disadvantaged Pupils in Britain: Policy Challenges and Initiatives

Inclusive Education for Ethic Minorities in BritainV. Diversity and Educational Equality in India

The Common Schooling System and Educational Inclusion in India11.Education for All:The Role of Low Fee Payment Schools in Uttar Pradesh

Inclusive Education for Working and Street Children in India

Dalit and Religious Minority Group Children: Challenges for Education and Inclusiveness

The Disappeared: Educational and Welfare Challenges of Nepalese Girls in Indian Brothels

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