Inclusive Education in the Early Years is written for pre-service teachers to assist in the development of their skills and knowledge about inclusion, disability and inclusive education, within the context of their role as early childhood educators. The text covers critical aspects of teacher development in relation to fostering inclusive language and communication, enabling social interactions (including play) and supporting positive behaviour development. The state of play and implications of the current Australian context for early childhood education is explored, including consideration of the Early Years Learning Framework of Australia and the current legislative and policy contexts.

About the Author
Dr Kathy Cologon lectures in Inclusive Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University. Prior to entering academia, Kathy worked in mainstream school and prior-to-school settings and developed and implemented early intervention and inclusive early childhood programs. In her research, Kathy continues to work closely with children, early childhood professionals, families and policy makers across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.


Book Information
ISBN 9780195524123
Author Kathy Cologon
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint OUP Australia and New Zealand
Publisher Oxford University Press Australia
Weight(grams) 1430g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 211mm * 23mm