Education and Disability in the Global South : New Perspectives From Africa and Asia

"Education and Disability in the Global South brings together new and established researchers from a variety of disciplines to explore the complexities and dilemmas encountered in providing education to children and young people with disabilities in countries in South Asia and Africa. Applying a range of methodological, theoretical and conceptual frameworks across different levels of education systems, from pre-school to higher education, the contributors examine not just the barriers but also the opportunities within the educational systems, in order to make strong policy recommendations. Together, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of a range of issues, including a nuanced appreciation of the tensions between the local and global in relation to key developments in the field, critiquing a globalized notion of inclusive education, as well as proposing new methodological advancements in taking the research agenda forward. Empirical insights are captured not just from the perspectives of educators but also through engaging with children and young people with disabilities, who are uniquely powerful in providing insights for future developments."--Bloomsbury Publishing. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Copyrights Contents List of Figures Notes on Contributors Foreword 1 Education of Children with Disabilities: Changing Landscape of New Opportunities and Challenges Part One Framing the Debates 2 Looking to the Future: Including Children with Disabilities in the Education Sustainable Development 3 Researching Disability and Education: Rigour, Respect and Responsibility 4 What Gets Measured Gets Done: Collecting Data to Support Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Part Two Situated Perspectives Applying Conceptual Approaches 5 Advancing a Comparative Case Study Approach towards Education and Disability Research: An Example from Bhutan 6 Diversifying Th eoretical Commitments for a Transnational Inclusive Education: Lessons from India 7 Participation of Students with Disabilities in South African Higher Education: Contesting the Uncontested Schooling and Teachers 8 Reframing ‘Spaces’ for Educating Children with Autism: Perspectives from Urban India 9 The Application of Inclusive Principles and Practice in Schools in South India: Successes and Challenges 10 The Practice Architectures of Inclusive Education in Two African Contexts 11 How Prepared Are Teachers to Deliver Inclusive Education: Evidence from Kenya, Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone Child, Family and Community 12 Exploring Ways to Support the Infrastructure for Early Childhood Development: A Study of Children with Visual Impairment in Malawi 13 Inclusive Education for Learners with Albinism: Malawi, Zambia and Botswana 14 Listening to Children with Disabilities: Voices from Uganda and Malawi 15 Mothers as Educational Enablers: Examining the Journeys of Young Women with Disabilities in Pakistan 16 Conclusion Index "Education and Disability in the Global South brings together new and established researchers from a variety of disciplines to explore the complexities and dilemmas encountered in providing education to children and young people with disabilities in countries in South Asia and Africa. Applying a range of methodological, theoretical and conceptual frameworks across different levels of education systems, from pre-school to higher education, the contributors examine not just the barriers but also the opportunities within the educational systems, in order to make strong policy recommendations. Together, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of a range of issues, including a nuanced appreciation of the tensions between the local and global in relation to key developments in the field, critiquing a globalized notion of inclusive education, as well as proposing new methodological advancements in taking the research agenda forward. Empirical insights are captured not just from the perspectives of educators but also through engaging with children and young people with disabilities, who are uniquely powerful in providing insights for future developments."--Page 4 of cover