ERIC Number: EJ833948
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 11
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Using Evidence to Encourage Inclusive School Development: Possibilities and Challenges
Ainscow, Mel; Kaplan, Ian
Australasian Journal of Special Education, v29 n2 p106-116 2005
Recent research suggests that inquiry-based approaches can be powerful in stimulating the development of inclusive practices. However, the implementation of such approaches can be difficult, particularly in contexts where there is a strong emphasis on improving standards, as measured by test and examination scores. This article describes and reflects on the authors' experiences in working with staff in an English secondary school. It illustrates how the use of evidence, particularly the views of students themselves, can be a powerful lever for change. The paper argues that the successful use of such approaches will depend on forms of leadership that foster a willingness to address the challenges that emerge as a result of listening to the voices of different people.
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Student Attitudes, Evidence, Foreign Countries, Secondary Schools, Special Education, Educational Change, Educational Development, Leadership
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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