Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education

Abstract

This chapter provides a brief overview of the inclusive education movement as related to educator preparation. External influences that have driven the push for more blended educational training for all educators, regardless of discipline, are discussed, and recommended practices for inclusive educator preparation programs are provided. In addition, systemic approaches to inclusive education and high impact practices from both the general education and special education disciplines are highlighted.

Citation

Rogers-Adkinson, D. and Fridley, D. (2016), "Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education", General and Special Education Inclusion in an Age of Change: Roles of Professionals Involved (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 32), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-401320160000032002