European Perspectives on Inclusive Education in Canada

<p>Featuring leading voices in the field from across Canada and Europe this edited collection offers empirical analyses of the historical social cultural and legislative determinants of inclusive education in Canadian schools.</p><p>Covering four thematic areas including the structure culture and practices of inclusive education the volume offers comparative insights from a European perspective engaging critically with widely held views of Canada as a world leader in inclusive education. Providing rich comparisons with educational systems in Germany Spain and Finland chapters explore in-depth the assessment structures and curricula specific to Canada as well as educational policy and explore attitudes and practices in relation to diverse student populations including refugee and indigenous peoples and students with special educational needs. </p><p>This volume will benefit researchers academics and educators with an interest in multicultural education international and comparative education as well as educational policy more specifically. Those involved with inclusion and special educational needs will also benefit from this volume.</p>