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.
Author(s): Gajendra K. Verma (editor), Christopher Bagley (editor), Madan Jha (editor)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 232
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Tables......Page 8
Editors and contributors......Page 9
Part I: Globalization and diversity in education......Page 12
1 Equality and the politics of globalization in education......Page 14
2 Diversity and multicultural education: Cross-cutting issues and concepts......Page 32
Part II: Inclusive education: conceptual issues......Page 42
3 Barriers to student access and success: Is inclusive education an answer?......Page 44
Part III: Diversity, equality and education in the United States......Page 56
4 Diversity and inclusion in the United States: The dual structures that prevent equality......Page 58
5 Reconceptualizing multiculturalism in American urban education......Page 72
Part IV: Diversity and educational equality in Britain and Europe......Page 88
6 Multicultural education: A European perspective......Page 90
7 The impact of culture in creating differential learning styles......Page 98
8 Diversity, inclusion and education: The educational needs of children from severely disadvantaged socio-cultural groups in Europe......Page 115
9 The Greek common school system: Bridges and barriers to inclusion......Page 124
Part V: Diversity and educational equality in India......Page 134
10 The right to education: Developing the common school system in India......Page 136
11 Low-fee private schooling: Challenging an era of education for all and quality provision?......Page 149
12 Inclusive education for working children and street children in India......Page 173
13 Dalit children in India: Challenges for education and inclusiveness......Page 192
Part VI: Conclusions......Page 204
14 Crisis, rhetoric and progress in education for the inclusion of diverse ethnic and social groups......Page 206
Index......Page 226
