Rose, R., (ed.) (2010) Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion: International Responses to Developing Inclusive Education. London: Routledge. 9780415493611.
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  Abstract:
              This book, edited by Richard Rose brings together a series of chapters that examine aspects of developing inclusive schooling. The book brings together the work of authors from a diverse range of countries including India, China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Australia, United States, Ireland, Finland and the UK.
Contents 
1. Understanding inclusion: interpretations, perspectives and cultures Richard Rose 
Part 1: Causes of exclusion and obstacles to inclusion
2. Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion: How the US News Media Report Disability Beth Haller, Sue Ralph and Zosia Zaks 
3. ‘They say the grass is blue’ : Gypsies, Travellers and cultural dissonance Chris Derrington 
4. Including "children with special needs" in the Indian education system: Negotiating a contested terrain Nidhi Singal
Part 2: Supporting Families 
5. Family Perspectives Parents in Partnership Mithu Alur 
6. Supporting parents and families in the development of inclusive practice Garry Hornby 
7. The Role of Schools in Establishing Home-School Partnerships Rob Ashdown 
Part 3: Pupils as partners in inclusive education 
8. Valuing and learning from young people Michael Shevlin 9. Engaging Young Children in Research about an Inclusion Project Phyllis Jones and Ann Gillies 
10. Beyond tokenism? Participation and ‘voice’ for pupils with significant learning difficulties Hazel Lawson
Part 4: Professional Development for Inclusion 
11. Teacher Education for Inclusion Chris Forlin 
12. Promoting teacher development for diversity Leena Kaikkonen 
13. Teachers’ professional learning and inclusive practice Lani Florian and Martyn Rouse
Part 5: Teaching and Learning 
14. Developing Inclusive Approaches to Teaching and Learning Meng Deng 
15. Overcoming barriers to the acquisition of literacy in 21st century inclusive classrooms Therese McPhillips, Sheena Bell & Mary Doveston 
16. The Development of Inclusive Teaching and Learning – a European Perspective? Amanda Watkins and Cor MeijerPart 6: Support in the Classroom 
17. Supporting Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms: Personnel and Peers Michael F. Giangreco, Erik W. Carter, Mary Beth Doyle & Jesse C. Suter 
18. Identifying Core Competencies and Skills for Assistants: Implications for Training to Support Inclusive Classrooms Áine O’Neill 
19. Classroom support for including Students with Challenging Behaviour Sue Roffey 
20. Building on ideas and maintaining a dialogue for change Richard Rose
            Uncontrolled Keywords:
              Inclusive education, special educational needs, international educational research
            Editors:
              Rose, R.
            Publisher:
              Routledge
            Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
              
            Date:
              2010
            Date Type:
              Publication
            Place of Publication:
              London
            Number of Pages:
              306
            Language:
              English
            ISBN:
              9780415493611
            Status:
              Published / Disseminated
            Refereed:
              Yes
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