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Inclusive Teaching in South Africa
Inclusive education presupposes an all-inclusive approach where all learners are taught in regular classrooms, regardless of background, disability or social context. While there has been much debate, indications are that inclusive education has been gaining momentum. The book is divided into six coherent sections that address the how of inclusive education both inside and outside of the classroom.
Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan
Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan uncovers how the national teacher education system has evolved from its Soviet roots aiming to meet the demands of the 21st century. Featuring contributions from leading experts, this book explores key topics like the internationalization of teacher education, professional teacher development, teacher identities, recruitment, retention, gender equity in teacher education and teacher well-being. With insights from empirical research, lived experiences, and real-world case studies, this book offers fresh perspectives for policymakers, educators, and researchers looking to engage with Kazakhstan’s educational reforms. Contributors are: Ainur Almukhambetova, Nazgul Anarbek, Arman Asssanbayev, Daniel Hernández-Torrano, Laura Ibrayeva, Aiida Kulsary, Kairat Kurakbayev, Zhadyra Makhmetova, Tsediso Michael Makoelle, Aigerim Mynbayeva, Gulnara Namyssova, Dana Nygmetzhanova, Assel Sharimova, Elaine Sharplin, Mir Afzal Tajik, Lyazat Turmukhambetova, and Elaine Wilson.
Towards Inclusive Education in Zimbabwe
This book aims to provide a comprehensive review of the state of inclusive education in Zimbabwe since the adoption of the philosophy in 1994. While literature exists that accounts for the situation regarding special and inclusive education in Zimbabwe, there is a need for a more thorough and complete understanding of the state of inclusive education in the country. This book explores and reflects on the perspectives of various stakeholders within the Zimbabwean education system. It offers a conceptual understanding of the implementation of inclusive education in a postcolonial and politically troubled Zimbabwe and provides recommendations for policy development and formulation, as well as the development and strengthening of inclusive teaching and learning practices. The insights offered in this book could have a significant impact on clarifying the roles of stakeholders and ensuring that education provision leads to student support that addresses the needs of all students in Zimbabwe.
Mapping Educational Change in Kazakhstan
Based on an in-depth, ten-year study, this book examines the large scale reform of Kazakhstan's education system, from the initial plans through to the widespread implementation. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.
Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan
This book provides a critical exploration of teacher education reforms in post-socialist Kazakhstan, offering a holistic view of the field's evolution in the context of global transformations in teacher education and their implications for policy, practice, and professional development.
School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa
School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa explores the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa, analyzing the state of school leadership in South African schools from the time of the new democratic education dispensation in 1994 to the present day. The book maps out what the future of education in South Africa could look like and explores the most conducive educational environments for change in South African schools. It adopts a critical approach to analyzing leadership and management in the context of school governance, school effectiveness, teacher development, multiculturalism and equity in education. Contributions explore the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa through examining different perspectives, achievements and challenges, and also consider issues around access to technology, language policy and the curriculum along with new literature on selected aspects of leadership. This book will be of great interest for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of educational leadership, sociology of education, and teacher education.
Action Research in South African Education
In an increasingly complex and challenging profession, the need for teachers, administrators and school systems to become involved in professional development activities is ever present. Action Research in South African Education: A Critical Praxis is a culmination of varying reflective accounts Professor Makoelle made as a teacher, an academic and a devoted action researcher. The book delves into his beliefs, attitudes and conceptions about the evolving discourse of Action Research in education and how it could be operationalised in varying educative contexts. The conversation fosters openness toward new ideas and learning new innovations, as well as giving teachers ownership of effective practices. It ultimately provides teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and focus to engage in meaningful inquiry about their professional practice.
Inclusive Education in South African Further and Higher Education
A historical overview of the evolution of inclusive education, alongside the emergence of concepts such as of equity and access, highlighting how these ideas have evolved, been enacted and practiced in the higher education institutions (HEIs) of South Africa since 2001.
Teachers' Preparation for the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Primary Schools in Eswatini
This book is about inclusive education, and is designed to prepare teachers to effectively teach exceptional children in primary schools in Southern Africa. It identifies key concepts associated with inclusive education, and discusses these in relation to issues in the reform of teacher education. It argues that the reform of teacher education for inclusive education is an important activity in improving educational equity. The theoretical framework for inclusion is outlined and examples of how teachers might engage in more inclusive practice are presented, as are the benefits of inclusive education. The book argues that preparation for inclusive education requires a new framework that calls for partnership between universities and schools. It is envisaged that the book will fill a gap in literature and practice, thereby enabling policy makers, college administrators and lecturers to review policies, teacher education curricula and pedagogical issues pertaining to preparing teachers for working in inclusive schools. As such, it will provide a springboard for teachers’ colleges and universities to improve teacher preparation for inclusive education.
Schools Effectiveness and Schools Improvement in South Africa
This book provides a comprehensive account how school leaders conceptualize the notion of school improvement and school effectiveness in a South African school context. The various authors have critically examined crucial themes, accentuating school improvement and school effectiveness and encapsulating the pertinent perspectives of curriculum leadership, resource management, professional development, school administration, school development planning, inclusion and equity, student management and the role of school management teams. This book is targeted at aspiring and practicing school leaders, school administrators, policy-makers and scholars of school leadership and management across different levels who intend positively changing the education landscape of not only South Africa, but also other developing and underdeveloped countries.
