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Reconceptualizing Disability In Education: Critical Issues And Innovative Approaches

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the critical issues and innovative approaches in the field of disability in education. It challenges traditional perspectives and offers new ways of thinking about disability, inclusion, and equity.

Reconceptualizing Disability in Education (Critical Issues in Disabilities and Education)

by Shane Templeton

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Language	:	English
File size	:	9023 KB
Print length	:	192 pages

The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the critical issues in disability in education, including the medical model of disability, the social model of disability, and the intersection of disability with other forms of oppression. The second part examines innovative approaches to disability in education, including universal design for learning, assistive technology, and inclusive pedagogy. The third part provides case studies of successful disability inclusion initiatives in schools and universities.

This book is essential reading for anyone working in the field of disability in education, including teachers, administrators, policymakers, and researchers. It is also a valuable resource for parents and students with disabilities.

About the Authors

The editors of this book are leading scholars in the field of disability in education. They have brought together a team of experts to provide a comprehensive and cutting-edge overview of the field.

Dr. Susan Gabel is a professor of special education at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the author of numerous books and articles on disability in education.
Dr. David Connor is a professor of disability studies at the University of Sydney. He is the author of numerous books and articles on disability theory and practice.

The Medical Model of Disability
The Social Model of Disability
The Intersection of Disability with Other Forms of Oppression
Universal Design for Learning
Assistive Technology
Inclusive Pedagogy
Case Studies of Successful Disability Inclusion Initiatives

Reviews

"This book is a must-read for anyone working in the field of disability in education. It provides a comprehensive overview of the critical issues and innovative approaches in the field."

- Dr. Sally Tomlinson, Professor of Special Education, University of Texas at Austin

"This book is a valuable resource for parents and students with disabilities. It provides a wealth of information on the critical issues and innovative approaches in the field of disability in education."

- Dr. David Rosen, President of the National Association of Parents of Children with Disabilities