, "Inclusive education: An African perspective is more
valuable at this time than ever before. It encapsulates
Inclusive education
the debate and eventual dialogue about the tensions An African perspective
between transformation and reform:'
Nareadi Phasha • Janet Condy
Prof(atherine Odora Hoppers, University of South Africa
Indusive education: An African perspective engages with prevailing
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philosophies presenting a holistic view of inclusive education from an
Nareadi Phasha isa professor and the
• international, as well as - importantly - from a South African, and a broader
first chair of the Department of Inclusive
African perspective.
Education at the Universityof South Africa.
The book draws a strong link between inclusive education and ubuntu and Janet Condy isan associate professor in the
indigenous knowledge systems and, in so doing, claims a space for African Facultyof Education at the Cape Peninsula
worldviews. It presents African worldviews, epistemologies and values UniversityofTechnology.
as a means of creating space for effective and culturally sensitive ways
Authors
of implementing the vision of inclusive education. In doing so, the book
Esther Foluke Akinsola, University of Lagos
helps to equip professionals with the attitudes, knowledge and skills to be
Regis (hireshe, Great Zimbabwe University
responsive to the diverse needs of learners, including learning, emotional,
Obert Maguvhe, University of South Africa
social, neurological, intellectual and physical needs. This contributes to the
facilitation of greater educational access, participation and success for all Francina Dikeledi Mahlo, University of
South Africa
members of South African society.
Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa, University of Sydney
The authors address educational problems in South Africa from a perspective Serefete M. Molosiwa, University of Botswana
which validates the experiences of South African teachers and learners, Pedzani Perci Monyatsi, University of
discussing specific issues which are pertinent in South Africa and Africa. Botswana
Readers are encouraged to evaluate current inclusive education polices Jacomina M.L Motitswe, University of
from an African perspective, to identify potential limitations with practical South Africa
implementation in the classroom, and to create flexible and holistic solutions Muzwa Mukwambo, University of Namibia
to educational challenges. Sibusiso Ntshangase, University of
The book is suitable for students taking postgraduate courses in inclusive South Africa
education, in-service teachers, as well as academics, policymakers and many Mary Runo, Kenyatta University
other professionals working in inclusive education. Matshidiso Taole, University of South Africa
Joseph Tchatchoueng, TowsonUniversity
Keyfeatures include:
Lloyd Daniel Nkoli (Dan) Tlale, University of
• opening case studies which introduce concepts and provide an illustration South Africa
of practices
• 'Stop and reflect' boxes which pose questions that allow the reader to apply
knowledge and opinion, and call for critical engagement
• end-of-chapter questions which require dialogic and critical reflection and
engage the reader in the practical application of the conceptual thinking and
. theoretical principles advanced in this book
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