Is There A Desk With My Name On It?, Vol. 10 Book

The satisfactory inclusion of children with disabilities in regular schools and classrooms provides a basis for debate from all corners of the world. This internationl collection looks at and analyzes the implications of policy for teachers, parents and students.; The views and experiences of exclusion and frustration are voiced by parents and students; this detail giving immediacy with theory developed in earlier chapters. Additionally, the experience of the integration of teachers is highlighted to provide examples of programmes, pedagogy and school organization, conducive to the inclusion of all students in the regular classroom.; This book is intended for use by post graduate and undergraduate students of education, teachers, researchers in special and regular education, counselling courses at student and teacher level.

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Argues for the integration of Australian schools, rather than the provision of separate education for students with different gender, socio-economic location, ethnic or cultural background, or disability. Reviews the history of segregated schools, provides comparative perspectives from other countries, proposes theories and practices for integration, and recounts the experiences of students and parents. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)