Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood
An Introduction
- Chandrika Devarakonda - University of Chester, UK
With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses the main issues surrounding:
- race
- gender
- culture
- disability and Special Educational Needs
- English as an Additional Language
- Traveller children
- the contexts of inclusion and exclusion
- good practice in early childhood settings
- different perspectives of inclusion
This is essential reading for students studying inclusion and diversity on early childhood or early years courses, and those seeking to promote good practice and enable all children to develop to their full potential irrespective of their background.
'The success of this book is in its ability to explore inclusion from a wide perspective. Offering a range of thought-provoking material, such as reflective questions, debates and controversies, practitioner, parent and children's views, legislation, activities, and examples of good practice, will keep readers interested and actively engaged throughout the book'
-Dr Anna Kilderry, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
Chandrika Devarakonda is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Children's Services at the University of Chester.
Recommended reading for students on the th EY PGCE route needing to develop their knowledge and understanding of what is meant by diversity and inclusive practice.
An excellent text that addresses all current issues. The text will be vital readingh for the students and will deepen their level of thinking as they move into Level 5.
This book covers equality and diversity to a good enough level for our level 3 students to use. This book will be added to our reading lists for next intake of students.
a clear and readable book covering the essentials about diversity and inclusion in the early years
This book provides a lively and active opportunity to explore diversity and inclusion in early childhood. The chapters are clearly focused and provide activities, points for reflection, case studies, discussion points, research issues, further reading and useful websites. It is a mine of opportunity for discussion, debate and increasing knowledge and understanding of the pertinent issues regarding diversity and inclusion. The sub-titles in each chapter support the reader and the text is clearly concerned with using plain language whilst also describing underpinning theory in a relevant way.
The content considers broader aspects of inclusion supported by current research, policy and practice. An immensely readable, informative and lively addition to my reading list.
This book gives a good general background to the topic. The Debates and Controversies sections in each Chapter are useful for igniting discussions in class.
I have found this an informative and useful resource covering a range of complex aspects
