Presents the fundamental knowledge and skills that teachers need to provide appropriate programs for students with additional learning needs in regular classes.

Table of Contents

PART A: Inclusive Environments - 1. Introducing inclusion in education; 2. Legislation, policies and inclusive practices; 3. Practicing successful inclusion. PART B: Inclusive Teaching and Learning Practices - 4. Adapting curriculum, teaching and learning strategies; 5. Planning effective teaching strategies; 6. Encouraging positive interactions. PART C: Strategies to Support Inclusive Teaching - 7. Developing communication skills; 8. Understanding and supporting literacy competence; 9. Understanding and supporting numeracy competence. PART D: Inclusion Across the School Years - 10. Inclusion in early childhood; 11. Inclusion in primary schools; 12. Secondary school inclusion and transition to work. References on specific disabilities; List of shortened forms; Glossary; Index.