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Diversity & inclusion in early childhood : an introduction / Chandrika Devarakonda.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Los Angeles : New Delhi ; Singapore : Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; SAGE, 2013Description: x, 189 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm ; pbkISBN:
  • 0857028510 (pbk.)
  • 9780857028501 (hbk.)
  • 0857028502 (hbk.)
  • 9780857028518 (pbk.)
  • 9780857028518:
Other title:
  • Diversity and inclusion in early childhood
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 370.117
Contents:
Gender and inclusion -- Race and inclusion -- Culture and inclusion -- EAL and inclusion -- Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) families and inclusion -- Disability and inclusion -- SEN and inclusion.
Summary: "Covering a wide range of concepts and taking a broader perspective of what inclusion entail, this book offers an overview of current research, policy and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. It is a clear introduction to what inclusive practice means for those working with young children in the early stages of their lives. With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses the main issues surrounding: race; gender; culture; disability and Special Educational Needs; English as an Additional Language; Traveller children; the contexts of inclusion and exclusion; good practice in early childhood settings; different perspectives of inclusion. This is essential reading for students studying inclusion and diversity on early childhood or early years courses, and those seeking to promote good practice and enable all children to develop to their full potential irrespective of their background.--Back cover.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
General Lending Carlow Campus Library General Lending 370.117 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 79326
General Lending Wexford Campus Library Wexford General Lending 370.117 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 76073

CW748

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Gender and inclusion -- Race and inclusion -- Culture and inclusion -- EAL and inclusion -- Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) families and inclusion -- Disability and inclusion -- SEN and inclusion.

"Covering a wide range of concepts and taking a broader perspective of what inclusion entail, this book offers an overview of current research, policy and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. It is a clear introduction to what inclusive practice means for those working with young children in the early stages of their lives. With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses the main issues surrounding: race; gender; culture; disability and Special Educational Needs; English as an Additional Language; Traveller children; the contexts of inclusion and exclusion; good practice in early childhood settings; different perspectives of inclusion. This is essential reading for students studying inclusion and diversity on early childhood or early years courses, and those seeking to promote good practice and enable all children to develop to their full potential irrespective of their background.--Back cover.

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