Inclusion Dialogue http://bankoninclusion.com/ en Dr Joanne Banks Inclusion Dialogue is a podcast based on conversations with international experts on how we can implement inclusive education and teach to diversity in schools around the world. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fcc6fcf2-cc95-11ed-94fb-bf3671bfda8e/image/Inclusion_Dialogue_Jo_Banks_Podcast.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Inclusion Dialogue http://bankoninclusion.com/ no episodic Dr Joanne Banks Inclusion Dialogue is a podcast based on conversations with international experts on how we can implement inclusive education and teach to diversity in schools around the world. amy@headstuff.org S3 Ep10: Interview with Martin Scanlan Martin Scanlan shares his journey into education and his research on inclusive schools. He discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing exclusionary barriers in schools and developing a comprehensive approach to social justice. He emphasizes the need for a schema, or a way of thinking, that goes beyond just having tools and techniques for inclusivity. Martin also highlights the significance of the relationship between schools and families in creating inclusive environments. He concludes by discussing the concept of embodiment and the need to design and redesign schools to accommodate the diversity of bodies. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:36:00 -0000 full Dr Joanne Banks Martin Scanlan shares his journey into education and his research on inclusive schools. He discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing exclusionary barriers in schools and developing a comprehensive approach to social justice. He emphasizes the need for a schema, or a way of thinking, that goes beyond just having tools and techniques for inclusivity. Martin also highlights the significance of the relationship between schools and families in creating inclusive environments. He concludes by discussing the concept of embodiment and the need to design and redesign schools to accommodate the diversity of bodies. Martin Scanlan shares his journey into education and his research on inclusive schools. He discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing exclusionary barriers in schools and developing a comprehensive approach to social justice. He emphasizes the need for a schema, or a way of thinking, that goes beyond just having tools and techniques for inclusivity. Martin also highlights the significance of the relationship between schools and families in creating inclusive environments. He concludes by discussing the concept of embodiment and the need to design and redesign schools to accommodate the diversity of bodies.

]]> 1871 no S3 Ep9: Interview with Victoria Graf In this conversation, Joanne Banks interviews Victoria Graf about her work in the field of inclusive education. Graf discusses her early career and how she became interested in working with students with disabilities. She also talks about the importance of teacher education and the challenges of creating inclusive education systems. Graf highlights the tensions and issues in inclusive education today, including resistance to the term 'inclusion' and the need for better models of inclusive practice. She also discusses her work in Northern Ireland and the challenges faced in creating a more inclusive education system there. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Victoria Graf full 3 9 Dr Joanne Banks In this conversation, Joanne Banks interviews Victoria Graf about her work in the field of inclusive education. Graf discusses her early career and how she became interested in working with students with disabilities. She also talks about the importance of teacher education and the challenges of creating inclusive education systems. Graf highlights the tensions and issues in inclusive education today, including resistance to the term 'inclusion' and the need for better models of inclusive practice. She also discusses her work in Northern Ireland and the challenges faced in creating a more inclusive education system there. In this conversation, Joanne Banks interviews Victoria Graf about her work in the field of inclusive education. Graf discusses her early career and how she became interested in working with students with disabilities. She also talks about the importance of teacher education and the challenges of creating inclusive education systems. Graf highlights the tensions and issues in inclusive education today, including resistance to the term 'inclusion' and the need for better models of inclusive practice. She also discusses her work in Northern Ireland and the challenges faced in creating a more inclusive education system there.

]]> 2038 S3 Ep8: Interview with Judith McKenzie This conversation explores the journey of inclusive education in South Africa, highlighting the evolution of the education system, the challenges faced in special education, and the impact of policy development. Judith shares insights from her research on teacher education, the role of funding, and the importance of parent advocacy. The discussion also emphasizes the need for tailored curricula for students with intellectual disabilities and the significance of presuming competence in educational practices. https://health.uct.ac.za/idea/about-us-our-team/judith-mckenzie Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 Interview with Judith McKenzie full 3 8 Dr Joanne Banks This conversation explores the journey of inclusive education in South Africa, highlighting the evolution of the education system, the challenges faced in special education, and the impact of policy development. This conversation explores the journey of inclusive education in South Africa, highlighting the evolution of the education system, the challenges faced in special education, and the impact of policy development. Judith shares insights from her research on teacher education, the role of funding, and the importance of parent advocacy. The discussion also emphasizes the need for tailored curricula for students with intellectual disabilities and the significance of presuming competence in educational practices. https://health.uct.ac.za/idea/about-us-our-team/judith-mckenzie This conversation explores the journey of inclusive education in South Africa, highlighting the evolution of the education system, the challenges faced in special education, and the impact of policy development. Judith shares insights from her research on teacher education, the role of funding, and the importance of parent advocacy. The discussion also emphasizes the need for tailored curricula for students with intellectual disabilities and the significance of presuming competence in educational practices.

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]]> 2013 no S3 Ep7: Interview with Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr discuss their careers in inclusive education and what motivated them to work in this field. They highlight the importance of equity and fairness in providing education for all students, including those with disabilities. They emphasize the need for support and training for teachers to effectively implement inclusive practices in the classroom. They also discuss the role of school leadership in promoting and implementing inclusive education. However, they acknowledge that challenges still exist and continuous effort is required to maintain and improve inclusive education systems. The conversation explores the process of policy development and implementation for inclusive education. It discusses the history of inclusive education in New Brunswick, the challenges faced, and the successful practices that have been implemented. The importance of political leadership, collaboration, and support from stakeholders is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the funding challenges and the need for a vision of inclusion that acknowledges imperfections. The episode concludes with a mention of the 12 elements of successful inclusive education policy and legislative framework. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr full 2 7 Dr Joanne Banks Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr discuss their careers in inclusive education and what motivated them to work in this field. They highlight the importance of equity and fairness in providing education for all students, including those with disabilities. Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr discuss their careers in inclusive education and what motivated them to work in this field. They highlight the importance of equity and fairness in providing education for all students, including those with disabilities. They emphasize the need for support and training for teachers to effectively implement inclusive practices in the classroom. They also discuss the role of school leadership in promoting and implementing inclusive education. However, they acknowledge that challenges still exist and continuous effort is required to maintain and improve inclusive education systems. The conversation explores the process of policy development and implementation for inclusive education. It discusses the history of inclusive education in New Brunswick, the challenges faced, and the successful practices that have been implemented. The importance of political leadership, collaboration, and support from stakeholders is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the funding challenges and the need for a vision of inclusion that acknowledges imperfections. The episode concludes with a mention of the 12 elements of successful inclusive education policy and legislative framework. Gordon Porter and Jodie Carr discuss their careers in inclusive education and what motivated them to work in this field. They highlight the importance of equity and fairness in providing education for all students, including those with disabilities. They emphasize the need for support and training for teachers to effectively implement inclusive practices in the classroom. They also discuss the role of school leadership in promoting and implementing inclusive education. However, they acknowledge that challenges still exist and continuous effort is required to maintain and improve inclusive education systems. The conversation explores the process of policy development and implementation for inclusive education. It discusses the history of inclusive education in New Brunswick, the challenges faced, and the successful practices that have been implemented. The importance of political leadership, collaboration, and support from stakeholders is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the funding challenges and the need for a vision of inclusion that acknowledges imperfections. The episode concludes with a mention of the 12 elements of successful inclusive education policy and legislative framework.

]]> 2997 no S3 Ep6: Interview with Dara Ryder and Maureen Haran The conversation discusses the development and importance of the Altitude Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education in Ireland. The charter aims to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities. It addresses the rising diversity in the student body and the need to adapt approaches to ensure inclusivity. The charter was developed through a collaborative process involving stakeholders from higher education institutions, further education and training sectors, and national stakeholders. The process included extensive consultations, focus groups, and surveys with students and educators. The charter is seen as a framework to guide institutions in implementing universal design practices and fostering a shared ecosystem of inclusion.   https://www.ahead.ie/altitude https://www.atu.ie/about/teaching-and-learning/altitude-charter Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Dara Ryder and Maureen Haran full 3 6 Dr Joanne Banks The conversation discusses the development and importance of the Altitude Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education in Ireland. The conversation discusses the development and importance of the Altitude Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education in Ireland. The charter aims to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities. It addresses the rising diversity in the student body and the need to adapt approaches to ensure inclusivity. The charter was developed through a collaborative process involving stakeholders from higher education institutions, further education and training sectors, and national stakeholders. The process included extensive consultations, focus groups, and surveys with students and educators. The charter is seen as a framework to guide institutions in implementing universal design practices and fostering a shared ecosystem of inclusion.   https://www.ahead.ie/altitude https://www.atu.ie/about/teaching-and-learning/altitude-charter The conversation discusses the development and importance of the Altitude Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education in Ireland. The charter aims to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities. It addresses the rising diversity in the student body and the need to adapt approaches to ensure inclusivity. The charter was developed through a collaborative process involving stakeholders from higher education institutions, further education and training sectors, and national stakeholders. The process included extensive consultations, focus groups, and surveys with students and educators. The charter is seen as a framework to guide institutions in implementing universal design practices and fostering a shared ecosystem of inclusion.

 

https://www.ahead.ie/altitude

https://www.atu.ie/about/teaching-and-learning/altitude-charter

]]> 2046 S3 Ep5: Interview with Alfredo J. Artiles Alfredo J. Artiles shares his journey into inclusive education, the evolution of inclusive education globally, and the consequences of policy decisions. He discusses the justice paradox and the role of space in shaping educational experiences. He emphasizes the need to consider equity as embedded in assumptions, policies, and rules, and encourages cross-national exchange of research and ideas. Alfredo J. Artiles is the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Research Institute at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity. Dr. Artiles received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Göteborgs (Sweden) and was Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom). His scholarship examines equity paradoxes created by educational policies. He studies how protections afforded by disability status can unwittingly stratify educational opportunities for minoritized groups and is advancing responses to these inequities. Dr. Artiles edits the book series Disability, Culture, & Equity (Teachers College Press). He has been appointed to three consensus panels of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and was a member of the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Artiles is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Education. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and the National Education Policy Center and a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. He was a Resident Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences. Recent publications can be found here.   Website of the Public Scholarship Collaborative: https://publicscholarship.stanford.edu/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Alfredo J. Artiles full 3 5 Dr Joanne Banks Alfredo J. Artiles shares his journey into inclusive education, the evolution of inclusive education globally, and the consequences of policy decisions. Alfredo J. Artiles shares his journey into inclusive education, the evolution of inclusive education globally, and the consequences of policy decisions. He discusses the justice paradox and the role of space in shaping educational experiences. He emphasizes the need to consider equity as embedded in assumptions, policies, and rules, and encourages cross-national exchange of research and ideas. Alfredo J. Artiles is the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Research Institute at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity. Dr. Artiles received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Göteborgs (Sweden) and was Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom). His scholarship examines equity paradoxes created by educational policies. He studies how protections afforded by disability status can unwittingly stratify educational opportunities for minoritized groups and is advancing responses to these inequities. Dr. Artiles edits the book series Disability, Culture, & Equity (Teachers College Press). He has been appointed to three consensus panels of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and was a member of the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Artiles is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Education. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and the National Education Policy Center and a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. He was a Resident Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences. Recent publications can be found here.   Website of the Public Scholarship Collaborative: https://publicscholarship.stanford.edu/ Alfredo J. Artiles shares his journey into inclusive education, the evolution of inclusive education globally, and the consequences of policy decisions. He discusses the justice paradox and the role of space in shaping educational experiences. He emphasizes the need to consider equity as embedded in assumptions, policies, and rules, and encourages cross-national exchange of research and ideas.


Alfredo J. Artiles is the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Research Institute at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity.

Dr. Artiles received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Göteborgs (Sweden) and was Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom). His scholarship examines equity paradoxes created by educational policies. He studies how protections afforded by disability status can unwittingly stratify educational opportunities for minoritized groups and is advancing responses to these inequities. Dr. Artiles edits the book series Disability, Culture, & Equity (Teachers College Press).


He has been appointed to three consensus panels of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and was a member of the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Artiles is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Education. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and the National Education Policy Center and a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. He was a Resident Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences. Recent publications can be found here.

 

Website of the Public Scholarship Collaborative: https://publicscholarship.stanford.edu/

]]> 2022 S3 Ep4: Interview with Rory O'Sullivan In this episode of Inclusion Dialogue, Dr. Rory O'Sullivan shares his extensive experience in the field of inclusive education and further education and training (FET) in Ireland. He discusses his early career, the evolution of FET, and the importance of inclusive practices for students with disabilities. Rory emphasizes the need for equity in education and the role of progressive policies in fostering an inclusive environment. The conversation highlights the diverse nature of FET and the ongoing dialogue necessary to improve educational practices. In this conversation, Rory O'Sullivan discusses the evolution of education policy in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of universal design in education and the need for inclusive practices. He reflects on his experiences as a principal and the impact of educational reforms, particularly during the Troika years. Rory also shares his current interests in skill development and the pathways through the education system, advocating for equal value among all educational routes. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 S3 Ep4: Interview with Rory O'Sullivan full 3 4 Dr Joanne Banks In this episode of Inclusion Dialogue, Dr. Rory O'Sullivan shares his extensive experience in the field of inclusive education and further education and training (FET) in Ireland. He discusses his early career, the evolution of FET, and the importance of inclusive practices for students with disabilities. Rory emphasizes the need for equity in education and the role of progressive policies in fostering an inclusive environment. The conversation highlights the diverse nature of FET and the ongoing dialogue necessary to improve educational practices. In this conversation, Rory O'Sullivan discusses the evolution of education policy in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of universal design in education and the need for inclusive practices. He reflects on his experiences as a principal and the impact of educational reforms, particularly during the Troika years. Rory also shares his current interests in skill development and the pathways through the education system, advocating for equal value among all educational routes. In this episode of Inclusion Dialogue, Dr. Rory O'Sullivan shares his extensive experience in the field of inclusive education and further education and training (FET) in Ireland. He discusses his early career, the evolution of FET, and the importance of inclusive practices for students with disabilities. Rory emphasizes the need for equity in education and the role of progressive policies in fostering an inclusive environment. The conversation highlights the diverse nature of FET and the ongoing dialogue necessary to improve educational practices. In this conversation, Rory O'Sullivan discusses the evolution of education policy in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of universal design in education and the need for inclusive practices. He reflects on his experiences as a principal and the impact of educational reforms, particularly during the Troika years. Rory also shares his current interests in skill development and the pathways through the education system, advocating for equal value among all educational routes.

]]> 2318 S3 Ep3: Interview with Sujata Bhan In this conversation, Professor Sujata Bhan discusses her journey into the field of inclusive education and her experience in teaching special education. She explains the teacher education qualifications in India for pre-service teachers, including bachelor's and master's programs in special education. She also highlights the challenges that pre-service teachers face when engaging with special education and the broader topic of inclusive education. The conversation then delves into the current state of inclusive education policy in India and the direction it is headed. The government is taking initiatives for capacity building of in-service teachers and making changes to the pre-service education curriculum to better equip teachers in handling inclusive classrooms. In India, there is a push for comprehensive and inclusive teacher training programs to ensure that all teachers are equipped to manage diverse classrooms. Special educators have historically been treated as second-class citizens, but efforts are being made to bridge the gap and provide them with equal opportunities. The government is taking steps towards inclusive education, while still recognizing the need for special schools for students with severe and profound disabilities. The SNDT Women's University in India was founded in 1916 to empower women and provide education to widows who were marginalized in society. The university now offers a wide range of disciplines and aims to empower women in all fields. The university is hosting an International Conference on Education in 2025, focusing on embracing diversity and intersectional experiences. The conference aims to bring together international speakers and discuss best practices and challenges in inclusive education. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 full 3 3 Dr Joanne Banks In this conversation, Professor Sujata Bhan discusses her journey into the field of inclusive education and her experience in teaching special education. She explains the teacher education qualifications in India for pre-service teachers, including bachelor's and master's programs in special education. She also highlights the challenges that pre-service teachers face when engaging with special education and the broader topic of inclusive education. In this conversation, Professor Sujata Bhan discusses her journey into the field of inclusive education and her experience in teaching special education. She explains the teacher education qualifications in India for pre-service teachers, including bachelor's and master's programs in special education. She also highlights the challenges that pre-service teachers face when engaging with special education and the broader topic of inclusive education. The conversation then delves into the current state of inclusive education policy in India and the direction it is headed. The government is taking initiatives for capacity building of in-service teachers and making changes to the pre-service education curriculum to better equip teachers in handling inclusive classrooms. In India, there is a push for comprehensive and inclusive teacher training programs to ensure that all teachers are equipped to manage diverse classrooms. Special educators have historically been treated as second-class citizens, but efforts are being made to bridge the gap and provide them with equal opportunities. The government is taking steps towards inclusive education, while still recognizing the need for special schools for students with severe and profound disabilities. The SNDT Women's University in India was founded in 1916 to empower women and provide education to widows who were marginalized in society. The university now offers a wide range of disciplines and aims to empower women in all fields. The university is hosting an International Conference on Education in 2025, focusing on embracing diversity and intersectional experiences. The conference aims to bring together international speakers and discuss best practices and challenges in inclusive education. In this conversation, Professor Sujata Bhan discusses her journey into the field of inclusive education and her experience in teaching special education. She explains the teacher education qualifications in India for pre-service teachers, including bachelor's and master's programs in special education. She also highlights the challenges that pre-service teachers face when engaging with special education and the broader topic of inclusive education.

The conversation then delves into the current state of inclusive education policy in India and the direction it is headed. The government is taking initiatives for capacity building of in-service teachers and making changes to the pre-service education curriculum to better equip teachers in handling inclusive classrooms.

In India, there is a push for comprehensive and inclusive teacher training programs to ensure that all teachers are equipped to manage diverse classrooms. Special educators have historically been treated as second-class citizens, but efforts are being made to bridge the gap and provide them with equal opportunities. The government is taking steps towards inclusive education, while still recognizing the need for special schools for students with severe and profound disabilities. The SNDT Women's University in India was founded in 1916 to empower women and provide education to widows who were marginalized in society. The university now offers a wide range of disciplines and aims to empower women in all fields. The university is hosting an International Conference on Education in 2025, focusing on embracing diversity and intersectional experiences. The conference aims to bring together international speakers and discuss best practices and challenges in inclusive education.

]]> 2602 S3 Ep2: Interview with Elizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of inclusive education, highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by individuals with disabilities. She discusses the entrenchment of special schools in the South African education system and the impact of colonialism on inclusive education. Additionally, she explores the concept of inclusive education as a knowledge practice and the importance of context in understanding inclusive education. The conversation also delves into the role of inclusive leadership in schools and the challenges faced by leaders in creating inclusive structures. Professor Walton’s new book ‘The Knowledge of Inclusive Education: An Ecological Approach’ is going to be released in March, here is the link for preorders More information on her work with the DRIVE project is here: https://includingdisabledrefugees.wordpress.com/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 S3 Ep2: Interview with Elizabeth Walton full 3 2 Dr Joanne Banks Elizabeth Walton shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of inclusive education, highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by individuals with disabilities. Elizabeth Walton shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of inclusive education, highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by individuals with disabilities. She discusses the entrenchment of special schools in the South African education system and the impact of colonialism on inclusive education. Additionally, she explores the concept of inclusive education as a knowledge practice and the importance of context in understanding inclusive education. The conversation also delves into the role of inclusive leadership in schools and the challenges faced by leaders in creating inclusive structures. Professor Walton’s new book ‘The Knowledge of Inclusive Education: An Ecological Approach’ is going to be released in March, here is the link for preorders More information on her work with the DRIVE project is here: https://includingdisabledrefugees.wordpress.com/ Elizabeth Walton shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of inclusive education, highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by individuals with disabilities. She discusses the entrenchment of special schools in the South African education system and the impact of colonialism on inclusive education. Additionally, she explores the concept of inclusive education as a knowledge practice and the importance of context in understanding inclusive education. The conversation also delves into the role of inclusive leadership in schools and the challenges faced by leaders in creating inclusive structures.


Professor Walton’s new book ‘The Knowledge of Inclusive Education: An Ecological Approach’ is going to be released in March, here is the link for preorders

More information on her work with the DRIVE project is here: https://includingdisabledrefugees.wordpress.com/

]]> 1764 S3 Ep1: Interview with Michael Giangreco Michael Giangreco shares his journey into the field of inclusive education and the impact of his experiences at a summer camp. He discusses the evolution of his career and the different settings he has worked in, from institutions to community residences and segregated schools. Giangreco emphasizes the importance of inclusion and the need for adults to change their attitudes and expectations. He also talks about his cartoon work, which aims to hold a mirror up to the field of special education and make fun of the absurd things that educators do. Lastly, he discusses the concept of inclusion-informed service delivery and the need for a system that supports effective inclusive practices.   Link to bio: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/cdci/profiles/michael-f-giangreco-phd Cartoons: https://cdi.uvm.edu/collection/giangrecocartoons Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 S3 Ep1: Interview with Michael Giangreco full 3 1 Dr Joanne Banks Michael Giangreco shares his journey into the field of inclusive education and the impact of his experiences at a summer camp. He discusses the evolution of his career and the different settings he has worked in, from institutions to community residences and segregated schools. Giangreco emphasizes the importance of inclusion and the need for adults to change their attitudes and expectations. He also talks about his cartoon work, which aims to hold a mirror up to the field of special education and make fun of the absurd things that educators do. Lastly, he discusses the concept of inclusion-informed service delivery and the need for a system that supports effective inclusive practices.   Link to bio: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/cdci/profiles/michael-f-giangreco-phd Cartoons: https://cdi.uvm.edu/collection/giangrecocartoons Michael Giangreco shares his journey into the field of inclusive education and the impact of his experiences at a summer camp. He discusses the evolution of his career and the different settings he has worked in, from institutions to community residences and segregated schools. Giangreco emphasizes the importance of inclusion and the need for adults to change their attitudes and expectations. He also talks about his cartoon work, which aims to hold a mirror up to the field of special education and make fun of the absurd things that educators do. Lastly, he discusses the concept of inclusion-informed service delivery and the need for a system that supports effective inclusive practices.

 

Link to bio: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/cdci/profiles/michael-f-giangreco-phd

Cartoons: https://cdi.uvm.edu/collection/giangrecocartoons


]]> 2489 S2 Ep12: Interview with Justin J.W. Powell https://audioboom.com/posts/8039152 Justin J.W. Powell has been Professor of Sociology of Education in the Institute of Education & Society at the University of Luxembourg since 2012. His comparative institutional analyses of educational systems chart persistence and change in special and inclusive education, in vocational training and higher education, and in science and research policy. His research—bridging sociology, political science, and education—has been widely published in English and German and received numerous international awards. Recent books include Barriers to Inclusion (Routledge, 2011/2016), Comparing Special Education: Origins to Contemporary Paradoxes (Stanford UP, 2011), The Century of Science: The Global Triumph of the Research University (Emerald, 2017), and European Educational Research (Re)Constructed: Institutional Change in Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway and the European Union (Oxford: Symposium Books). In 2017, he co-founded the Luxembourg Educational Research Association (LuxERA). Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Justin J.W. Powell full 2 12 Dr Joanne Banks Justin J.W. Powell has been Professor of Sociology of Education in the Institute of Education & Society at the University of Luxembourg since 2012. His comparative institutional analyses of educational systems chart persistence and change in special and inclusive education, in vocational training and higher education, and in science and research policy. His research—bridging sociology, political science, and education—has been widely published in English and German and received numerous international awards. Recent books include Barriers to Inclusion (Routledge, 2011/2016), Comparing Special Education: Origins to Contemporary Paradoxes (Stanford UP, 2011), The Century of Science: The Global Triumph of the Research University (Emerald, 2017), and European Educational Research (Re)Constructed: Institutional Change in Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway and the European Union (Oxford: Symposium Books). In 2017, he co-founded the Luxembourg Educational Research Association (LuxERA).
Recent books include Barriers to Inclusion (Routledge, 2011/2016), Comparing Special Education: Origins to Contemporary Paradoxes (Stanford UP, 2011), The Century of Science: The Global Triumph of the Research University (Emerald, 2017), and European Educational Research (Re)Constructed: Institutional Change in Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway and the European Union (Oxford: Symposium Books).

In 2017, he co-founded the Luxembourg Educational Research Association (LuxERA). ]]> 1692 no S2 Ep11: Interview with Deborah Gallagher https://audioboom.com/posts/8033915 Deborah Gallagher is Professor of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. She received her PhD in Special Education at the University of Virginia in 1992. Her research interest centers on the philosophy of science as it pertains to research on disability, pedagogy, and policy in education and special education. Among numerous articles and book chapters, she is the lead author of a book entitled Challenging Orthodoxy in Special Education: Dissenting Voices (2004). In 2006, this book was selected by the European Educational Research Association as one of three key texts for the conference’s inclusion strand. She has presented invited papers on research methodology at both international (Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education’s NYTT Seminar Program, Oslo Norway; Exeter University, Exeter, England and Leeds University, Leeds, England) and national conferences. She also served as an international advisory board member of the British Educational Research Journal and is a founding member of the Disability Studies in Education Special Interest Group at the American Educational Research Association where she has served as its co-chair and program chair. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Deborah Gallagher full 2 11 Dr Joanne Banks Deborah Gallagher is Professor of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. She received her PhD in Special Education at the University of Virginia in 1992. Her research interest centers on the philosophy of science as it pertains to research on disability, pedagogy, and policy in education and special education. Among numerous articles and book chapters, she is the lead author of a book entitled Challenging Orthodoxy in Special Education: Dissenting Voices (2004). In 2006, this book was selected by the European Educational Research Association as one of three key texts for the conference’s inclusion strand. She has presented invited papers on research methodology at both international (Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education’s NYTT Seminar Program, Oslo Norway; Exeter University, Exeter, England and Leeds University, Leeds, England) and national conferences. She also served as an international advisory board member of the British Educational Research Journal and is a founding member of the Disability Studies in Education Special Interest Group at the American Educational Research Association where she has served as its co-chair and program chair.
Her research interest centers on the philosophy of science as it pertains to research on disability, pedagogy, and policy in education and special education. Among numerous articles and book chapters, she is the lead author of a book entitled Challenging Orthodoxy in Special Education: Dissenting Voices (2004). In 2006, this book was selected by the European Educational Research Association as one of three key texts for the conference’s inclusion strand. She has presented invited papers on research methodology at both international (Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education’s NYTT Seminar Program, Oslo Norway; Exeter University, Exeter, England and Leeds University, Leeds, England) and national conferences.

She also served as an international advisory board member of the British Educational Research Journal and is a founding member of the Disability Studies in Education Special Interest Group at the American Educational Research Association where she has served as its co-chair and program chair. ]]> 2537 no S2 Ep10: Interview with Professor Chris Forlin https://audioboom.com/posts/8033211 Professor Chris Forlin is a Research Fellow at the University of Notre Dame Australia.  She is also an international education consultant specializing in supporting governments and school systems to implement effective and quality inclusive education. She has worked in the field of education for more than 40 years as a teacher, university lecturer and government advisor. Her extant research and publications focus on policy development for education reform and systemic support for children and youth with disabilities; and development of inclusive curriculum and pedagogy with a particular emphasis on inclusion in developing countries. Her most recent book, published by Emerald (2022), is on transition programs for children and youth with diverse needs published in the International Perspectives on Inclusive Education series that she edits. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:02:22 -0000 Interview with Professor Chris Forlin full 2 10 Dr Joanne Banks Professor Chris Forlin is a Research Fellow at the University of Notre Dame Australia.  She is also an international education consultant specializing in supporting governments and school systems to implement effective and quality inclusive education. She has worked in the field of education for more than 40 years as a teacher, university lecturer and government advisor. Her extant research and publications focus on policy development for education reform and systemic support for children and youth with disabilities; and development of inclusive curriculum and pedagogy with a particular emphasis on inclusion in developing countries. Her most recent book, published by Emerald (2022), is on transition programs for children and youth with diverse needs published in the International Perspectives on Inclusive Education series that she edits.
Her extant research and publications focus on policy development for education reform and systemic support for children and youth with disabilities; and development of inclusive curriculum and pedagogy with a particular emphasis on inclusion in developing countries. Her most recent book, published by Emerald (2022), is on transition programs for children and youth with diverse needs published in the International Perspectives on Inclusive Education series that she edits. ]]> 2228 no S2 Ep9: Interview with Srikala Naraian https://audioboom.com/posts/8022987 Srikala Naraian is Professor of Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. She locates herself in the disability studies tradition and is interested in qualitative inquiry in inclusive education and teacher preparation for inclusive education. Alongside her research in US public schools, Dr. Naraian has also prepared teachers for inclusive education in international contexts; she has served as a Fulbright Specialist in Germany and in India. She has published widely in many journals including International Journal of Inclusive Education, Teachers College Record and Curriculum Inquiry. Her recent books include Narratives of Inclusive Teaching: Stories of Becoming in the Field (2021), co-authored with Sarah Schlessinger and Teaching for Inclusion: Eight Principles for Equitable and Effective Practice (2017).  Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Srikala Naraian full 2 9 Dr Joanne Banks Srikala Naraian is Professor of Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. She locates herself in the disability studies tradition and is interested in qualitative inquiry in inclusive education and teacher preparation for inclusive education. Alongside her research in US public schools, Dr. Naraian has also prepared teachers for inclusive education in international contexts; she has served as a Fulbright Specialist in Germany and in India. She has published widely in many journals including International Journal of Inclusive Education, Teachers College Record and Curriculum Inquiry. Her recent books include Narratives of Inclusive Teaching: Stories of Becoming in the Field (2021), co-authored with Sarah Schlessinger and Teaching for Inclusion: Eight Principles for Equitable and Effective Practice (2017). 
She has published widely in many journals including International Journal of Inclusive Education, Teachers College Record and Curriculum Inquiry. Her recent books include Narratives of Inclusive Teaching: Stories of Becoming in the Field (2021), co-authored with Sarah Schlessinger and Teaching for Inclusion: Eight Principles for Equitable and Effective Practice (2017).  ]]> 1362 no S2 Ep8: Interview with Professor Suzanne Carrington https://audioboom.com/posts/8017880 My guest this week is Professor Suzanne Carrington who is a Research Professor in the Centre for Inclusive Education QUT Australia. She has over 27 years of experience working in universities including teaching, research, international development, and various leadership roles. Her areas of expertise are in inclusive education, ethical and transformative leadership for inclusive schools, disability and teacher preparation for inclusive schools. Suzanne is currently the Program Director of the School Years Program for The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC). http://www.autismcrc.com.au/. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Suzanne Carrington full 2 8 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Suzanne Carrington who is a Research Professor in the Centre for Inclusive Education QUT Australia. She has over 27 years of experience working in universities including teaching, research, international development, and various leadership roles. Her areas of expertise are in inclusive education, ethical and transformative leadership for inclusive schools, disability and teacher preparation for inclusive schools. Suzanne is currently the Program Director of the School Years Program for The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC). http://www.autismcrc.com.au/. Professor Suzanne Carrington who is a Research Professor in the Centre for Inclusive Education QUT Australia. She has over 27 years of experience working in universities including teaching, research, international development, and various leadership roles.

Her areas of expertise are in inclusive education, ethical and transformative leadership for inclusive schools, disability and teacher preparation for inclusive schools. Suzanne is currently the Program Director of the School Years Program for The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC). http://www.autismcrc.com.au/. ]]> 1766 no S2 Ep7: Interview with James Kauffman https://audioboom.com/posts/8015597 James M. Kauffman is Professor Emeritus of Education, University of Virginia, where he joined the faculty in 1970. His Ed.D. (1969) is from the University of Kansas, and in 2011 he received the distinguished alumni award from the University of Kansas School of Education. He is a past president of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and a former teacher of both general elementary students and special education for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. He is author or co-author and editor or co-editor of more than 30 books, many book chapters, and many journal articles. Garry Hornby and he edited a special issue of Education Sciences, which is to be published as a book in 2021 and titled Special and inclusive education: Perspectives, challenges and prospects. In 2020 he edited a volume titled On educational inclusion: Meanings, history, issues and international perspectives; He is also editor of a forthcoming book to be published in 2022, Revitalizing special education: Revolution, devolution, and evolution.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with James Kauffman full 2 7 Dr Joanne Banks James M. Kauffman is Professor Emeritus of Education, University of Virginia, where he joined the faculty in 1970. His Ed.D. (1969) is from the University of Kansas, and in 2011 he received the distinguished alumni award from the University of Kansas School of Education. He is a past president of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and a former teacher of both general elementary students and special education for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. He is author or co-author and editor or co-editor of more than 30 books, many book chapters, and many journal articles. Garry Hornby and he edited a special issue of Education Sciences, which is to be published as a book in 2021 and titled Special and inclusive education: Perspectives, challenges and prospects. In 2020 he edited a volume titled On educational inclusion: Meanings, history, issues and international perspectives; He is also editor of a forthcoming book to be published in 2022, Revitalizing special education: Revolution, devolution, and evolution.  is Professor Emeritus of Education, University of Virginia, where he joined the faculty in 1970. His Ed.D. (1969) is from the University of Kansas, and in 2011 he received the distinguished alumni award from the University of Kansas School of Education. He is a past president of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and a former teacher of both general elementary students and special education for students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

He is author or co-author and editor or co-editor of more than 30 books, many book chapters, and many journal articles. Garry Hornby and he edited a special issue of Education Sciences, which is to be published as a book in 2021 and titled Special and inclusive education: Perspectives, challenges and prospects. In 2020 he edited a volume titled On educational inclusion: Meanings, history, issues and international perspectives; He is also editor of a forthcoming book to be published in 2022, Revitalizing special education: Revolution, devolution, and evolution.  ]]> 2558 no S2 Ep6: Interview with Johan Malmqvist https://audioboom.com/posts/8011520 My guest this week is Professor Johan Malmqvist, Professor of Education at Linnaeus University Department of Pedagogy and Learning in Sweden. His work focuses on issues around school context and pedagogical approaches in inclusive education with a particular focus on the conditions and adaptations required for inclusive education. Johan is an expert for the Swedish National Agency for Education. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Johan Malmqvist full 2 6 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Johan Malmqvist, Professor of Education at Linnaeus University Department of Pedagogy and Learning in Sweden. His work focuses on issues around school context and pedagogical approaches in inclusive education with a particular focus on the conditions and adaptations required for inclusive education. Johan is an expert for the Swedish National Agency for Education. Professor Johan Malmqvist, Professor of Education at Linnaeus University Department of Pedagogy and Learning in Sweden. His work focuses on issues around school context and pedagogical approaches in inclusive education with a particular focus on the conditions and adaptations required for inclusive education. Johan is an expert for the Swedish National Agency for Education. ]]> 2396 no S2 Ep5: Interview with Dr Susan Gabel and Dr Amanda Miller https://audioboom.com/posts/7994265 This week I speak with two guests, Drs Susan Gabel and Amanda Miller, on the topic of inclusive education from the US perspective. Susan and Amanda work in the College of Education in Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In this podcast we talk about their research which focuses on how school systems, policies, and practices impact girls of color, including girls who identify with or have been labeled with disabilities. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:58:47 -0000 Interview with Dr Susan Gabel and Dr Amanda Miller full 2 5 Dr Joanne Banks This week I speak with two guests, Drs Susan Gabel and Amanda Miller, on the topic of inclusive education from the US perspective. Susan and Amanda work in the College of Education in Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In this podcast we talk about their research which focuses on how school systems, policies, and practices impact girls of color, including girls who identify with or have been labeled with disabilities. Drs Susan Gabel and Amanda Miller, on the topic of inclusive education from the US perspective. Susan and Amanda work in the College of Education in Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In this podcast we talk about their research which focuses on how school systems, policies, and practices impact girls of color, including girls who identify with or have been labeled with disabilities. ]]> 1873 no S2 Ep4: Interview with Ines Alves https://audioboom.com/posts/7989201 Ines Alves is a Lecturer in Inclusive Education and the Programme Leader for the MEd in Inclusive Education at The University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD in Education from The University of Manchester, UK; a MA in Special Education (Inclusion and Disability Studies), Institute of Education, London; and a MA in Language, Ethnicity and Education from King’s College London. Ines is a co-convenor for the European Educational Research Association Network on Inclusive Education. She has been involved in a number of European projects such as Walk the Global Walk, EDiTE (European Doctorate in Teacher Education), and MURINET (Multidisciplinary Research Network on Health and Disability), and has worked as a consultant collaborating with schools in disadvantaged areas within a Portuguese Ministry of Education area-based intervention (TEIP). Ines Alves’ research interests are in the fields of inclusive education, equity and social justice, Human Rights and disability, and Autism.  She is also interested in exploring conceptualisations of diversity and difference within educational settings, and in comparative research in education. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Ines Alves full 2 4 Dr Joanne Banks Ines Alves is a Lecturer in Inclusive Education and the Programme Leader for the MEd in Inclusive Education at The University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD in Education from The University of Manchester, UK; a MA in Special Education (Inclusion and Disability Studies), Institute of Education, London; and a MA in Language, Ethnicity and Education from King’s College London. Ines is a co-convenor for the European Educational Research Association Network on Inclusive Education. She has been involved in a number of European projects such as Walk the Global Walk, EDiTE (European Doctorate in Teacher Education), and MURINET (Multidisciplinary Research Network on Health and Disability), and has worked as a consultant collaborating with schools in disadvantaged areas within a Portuguese Ministry of Education area-based intervention (TEIP). Ines Alves’ research interests are in the fields of inclusive education, equity and social justice, Human Rights and disability, and Autism.  She is also interested in exploring conceptualisations of diversity and difference within educational settings, and in comparative research in education. MEd in Inclusive Education at The University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD in Education from The University of Manchester, UK; a MA in Special Education (Inclusion and Disability Studies), Institute of Education, London; and a MA in Language, Ethnicity and Education from King’s College London. Ines is a co-convenor for the European Educational Research Association Network on Inclusive Education.

She has been involved in a number of European projects such as Walk the Global Walk, EDiTE (European Doctorate in Teacher Education), and MURINET (Multidisciplinary Research Network on Health and Disability), and has worked as a consultant collaborating with schools in disadvantaged areas within a Portuguese Ministry of Education area-based intervention (TEIP). Ines Alves’ research interests are in the fields of inclusive education, equity and social justice, Human Rights and disability, and Autism. 

She is also interested in exploring conceptualisations of diversity and difference within educational settings, and in comparative research in education. ]]> 1650 no S2 Ep3: Interview with Tariq Ahsan https://audioboom.com/posts/7984999 Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan has been working at the Institute of Education and Research of University of Dhaka since 2001. Tariq did his PhD in 2015 at Monash University, Australia on teacher preparation for inclusive education. Tariq has vast experience in the areas of equity and inclusion, ECCD, Education in Emergency, Adolescent Skill for the 21st Century and National Curriculum Framework Development. Tariq conducted a significant number of researches and published more than 100 papers in the forms of national and international journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and reports. He is the Secretary General of the “Asian Centre for Inclusive Education” and founding editor of “Asian Journal of Inclusive Education”. Dr. Ahsan received Australian Government’s “Australian Alumni Excellence Awards 2014”; Venus International Research Award 2017 from Chennai, India and Jiddu Krishnamurti Awards 2018 from the Annapurna Memorial College of Education & Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India for his contributions. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Tariq Ahsan full 2 3 Dr Joanne Banks Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan has been working at the Institute of Education and Research of University of Dhaka since 2001. Tariq did his PhD in 2015 at Monash University, Australia on teacher preparation for inclusive education. Tariq has vast experience in the areas of equity and inclusion, ECCD, Education in Emergency, Adolescent Skill for the 21st Century and National Curriculum Framework Development. Tariq conducted a significant number of researches and published more than 100 papers in the forms of national and international journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and reports. He is the Secretary General of the “Asian Centre for Inclusive Education” and founding editor of “Asian Journal of Inclusive Education”. Dr. Ahsan received Australian Government’s “Australian Alumni Excellence Awards 2014”; Venus International Research Award 2017 from Chennai, India and Jiddu Krishnamurti Awards 2018 from the Annapurna Memorial College of Education & Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India for his contributions. 1541 no S2 Ep2: Interview with Sally Tomlinson https://audioboom.com/posts/7981590 This week I talk to Sally Tomlinson, Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths London University and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University of Oxford. She has spent nearly forty years teaching, research and writing about special and inclusive education, the politics of education, and race, ethnicity and education. Her most recent books are" A Sociology of special and inclusive education" (Routledge 2017) and "Education and Race from Empire to Brexit" (Policy Press 2019). She is currently writing a book on 'Ignorance' (Agenda Press). Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Sally Tomlinson full 2 2 Dr Joanne Banks This week I talk to Sally Tomlinson, Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths London University and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University of Oxford. She has spent nearly forty years teaching, research and writing about special and inclusive education, the politics of education, and race, ethnicity and education. Her most recent books are" A Sociology of special and inclusive education" (Routledge 2017) and "Education and Race from Empire to Brexit" (Policy Press 2019). She is currently writing a book on 'Ignorance' (Agenda Press).
She has spent nearly forty years teaching, research and writing about special and inclusive education, the politics of education, and race, ethnicity and education. Her most recent books are" A Sociology of special and inclusive education" (Routledge 2017) and "Education and Race from Empire to Brexit" (Policy Press 2019). She is currently writing a book on 'Ignorance' (Agenda Press). ]]> 1777 no S2 Ep1: Interview with Umesh Sharma https://audioboom.com/posts/7977049 Umesh Sharma is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, Australia where he is the Associate Dean (Equity and Inclusion). Umesh’s research programs in the area of disability and inclusive education span India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa as well as Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.  He is the chief co-editor of the Australasian Journal of Special Education and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education.  He has authored over 175 academic articles, book chapters and edited books that focus on various aspects of inclusive education. His co-authored book “A Guide to Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment” was the recipient of the International Book Prize Award from the Exceptionality Education International. He was (2019) named the top Special Education Researcher in Australia based on the impact of his work locally and internationally by the Australian Chief Scientist. More recently he was identified as the ‘most prolific author’ in the field of inclusive teacher education (ITE) and inclusive education respectively based on systematic bibliometric reviews which examined the work of highly cited inclusive education researchers in the last 25 years.    His main areas of research are positive behaviour support, inclusive education for disadvantaged children and policy and practice in special and inclusive education.  Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Interview with Umesh Sharma full 2 1 Dr Joanne Banks Umesh Sharma is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, Australia where he is the Associate Dean (Equity and Inclusion). Umesh’s research programs in the area of disability and inclusive education span India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa as well as Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.  He is the chief co-editor of the Australasian Journal of Special Education and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education.  He has authored over 175 academic articles, book chapters and edited books that focus on various aspects of inclusive education. His co-authored book “A Guide to Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment” was the recipient of the International Book Prize Award from the Exceptionality Education International. He was (2019) named the top Special Education Researcher in Australia based on the impact of his work locally and internationally by the Australian Chief Scientist. More recently he was identified as the ‘most prolific author’ in the field of inclusive teacher education (ITE) and inclusive education respectively based on systematic bibliometric reviews which examined the work of highly cited inclusive education researchers in the last 25 years.    His main areas of research are positive behaviour support, inclusive education for disadvantaged children and policy and practice in special and inclusive education.  Australasian Journal of Special Education and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education. 

He has authored over 175 academic articles, book chapters and edited books that focus on various aspects of inclusive education. His co-authored book “A Guide to Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment” was the recipient of the International Book Prize Award from the Exceptionality Education International. He was (2019) named the top Special Education Researcher in Australia based on the impact of his work locally and internationally by the Australian Chief Scientist. More recently he was identified as the ‘most prolific author’ in the field of inclusive teacher education (ITE) and inclusive education respectively based on systematic bibliometric reviews which examined the work of highly cited inclusive education researchers in the last 25 years. 
 
His main areas of research are positive behaviour support, inclusive education for disadvantaged children and policy and practice in special and inclusive education.  ]]> 1601 no S1 Ep14: Interview with Professor Brahm Norwich https://audioboom.com/posts/7814450 My guest this week is Professor Brahm Norwich, Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs at the Graduate School of Education in the University of Exeter. In this interview, we examine the developments of inclusive education in the United Kingdom over the past decades. Brahm describes the changing patterns of provision over time focussing on the role of local authorities in funding and resource allocation. We also examine the tensions in the ongoing debates around inclusive education, both in the UK and beyond, and look at where special education fits within that. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Brahm Norwich full 1 14 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Brahm Norwich, Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs at the Graduate School of Education in the University of Exeter. In this interview, we examine the developments of inclusive education in the United Kingdom over the past decades. Brahm describes the changing patterns of provision over time focussing on the role of local authorities in funding and resource allocation. We also examine the tensions in the ongoing debates around inclusive education, both in the UK and beyond, and look at where special education fits within that.
In this interview, we examine the developments of inclusive education in the United Kingdom over the past decades. Brahm describes the changing patterns of provision over time focussing on the role of local authorities in funding and resource allocation. We also examine the tensions in the ongoing debates around inclusive education, both in the UK and beyond, and look at where special education fits within that. ]]> 2216 no S1 Ep13: Interview with Dr Heidrun Demo https://audioboom.com/posts/7808466 My guest this week is Dr Heidrun Demo, Associate Professor for Inclusive Education and Director of the Competence Centre for School inclusion at the Free University of Bolzano in Italy. In this interview we talk about inclusive systems of education and Heidrun discusses her work on the historical factors that shaped the Italian education system which operates a full inclusion model where all children are educated together. She finishes the interview with some words of caution about recent changes to the categorisation of students with additional learning needs in Italy and argues for more research on the academic and social outcomes of students with disabilities in mainstream education. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Dr Heidrun Demo full 1 13 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Dr Heidrun Demo, Associate Professor for Inclusive Education and Director of the Competence Centre for School inclusion at the Free University of Bolzano in Italy. In this interview we talk about inclusive systems of education and Heidrun discusses her work on the historical factors that shaped the Italian education system which operates a full inclusion model where all children are educated together. She finishes the interview with some words of caution about recent changes to the categorisation of students with additional learning needs in Italy and argues for more research on the academic and social outcomes of students with disabilities in mainstream education. Associate Professor for Inclusive Education and Director of the Competence Centre for School inclusion at the Free University of Bolzano in Italy.

In this interview we talk about inclusive systems of education and Heidrun discusses her work on the historical factors that shaped the Italian education system which operates a full inclusion model where all children are educated together. She finishes the interview with some words of caution about recent changes to the categorisation of students with additional learning needs in Italy and argues for more research on the academic and social outcomes of students with disabilities in mainstream education. ]]> 1671 no S1 Ep12: Interview with Dr Anke De Boer https://audioboom.com/posts/7802006  My guest this week is Dr Anke De Boer. Anke is Associate Professor at the Inclusive and Special Needs Education unit, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. She is particularly interested in optimising the educational setting to realize social inclusion and the wellbeing of students with special educational needs.  In this interview, she focuses on the importance of using interventions which encourage social participation among students with and without special educational needs. She also emphasises the importance of listening to students with special educational needs about what they want, what can help them, and how they can be meaningfully included. She finishes by describing the system of special education in the Netherlands over time and stresses the need for greater policy focus on teacher capacity and in particular initial teacher education which can prepare teachers for inclusive settings. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Dr Anke De Boer full 1 12 Dr Joanne Banks  My guest this week is Dr Anke De Boer. Anke is Associate Professor at the Inclusive and Special Needs Education unit, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. She is particularly interested in optimising the educational setting to realize social inclusion and the wellbeing of students with special educational needs.  In this interview, she focuses on the importance of using interventions which encourage social participation among students with and without special educational needs. She also emphasises the importance of listening to students with special educational needs about what they want, what can help them, and how they can be meaningfully included. She finishes by describing the system of special education in the Netherlands over time and stresses the need for greater policy focus on teacher capacity and in particular initial teacher education which can prepare teachers for inclusive settings. Dr Anke De Boer. Anke is Associate Professor at the Inclusive and Special Needs Education unit, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. She is particularly interested in optimising the educational setting to realize social inclusion and the wellbeing of students with special educational needs. 

In this interview, she focuses on the importance of using interventions which encourage social participation among students with and without special educational needs. She also emphasises the importance of listening to students with special educational needs about what they want, what can help them, and how they can be meaningfully included. She finishes by describing the system of special education in the Netherlands over time and stresses the need for greater policy focus on teacher capacity and in particular initial teacher education which can prepare teachers for inclusive settings. ]]> 1664 no S1 Ep11: Interview with Professor Mel Ainscow https://audioboom.com/posts/7795510 My guest this week is Professor Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Manchester. He is internationally recognised as an authority on the promotion of inclusion and equity in education. Mel is a long-term consultant of UNESCO and has recently published a report which looks at the status, trends and challenges in inclusive education since the Salamanca Statement.  In our interview, Mel speaks about how he began to work in inclusive education, beginning his career as a head teacher and moving into inclusive education research after that. He describes how his research always involved working with schools and communities and he emphasises the importance of taking individual school or area contexts into account when introducing inclusive systems. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Mel Ainscow full 1 11 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Manchester. He is internationally recognised as an authority on the promotion of inclusion and equity in education. Mel is a long-term consultant of UNESCO and has recently published a report which looks at the status, trends and challenges in inclusive education since the Salamanca Statement.  In our interview, Mel speaks about how he began to work in inclusive education, beginning his career as a head teacher and moving into inclusive education research after that. He describes how his research always involved working with schools and communities and he emphasises the importance of taking individual school or area contexts into account when introducing inclusive systems.
In our interview, Mel speaks about how he began to work in inclusive education, beginning his career as a head teacher and moving into inclusive education research after that. He describes how his research always involved working with schools and communities and he emphasises the importance of taking individual school or area contexts into account when introducing inclusive systems. ]]> 1497 no S1 Ep10: Interview with Professor Lani Florian https://audioboom.com/posts/7787788 My guest this week is Professor Lani Florian, Bell Chair of Education at the University of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS). Lani has been a key figure in international discussions around inclusive education over the past decades.  In this interview, she clearly sets out the argument that inclusion and equity in education is not about some learners but all learners. She emphasises the importance of the classroom teacher in creating inclusive environment where everyone is part of a school community. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Lani Florian full 1 10 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Lani Florian, Bell Chair of Education at the University of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS). Lani has been a key figure in international discussions around inclusive education over the past decades.  In this interview, she clearly sets out the argument that inclusion and equity in education is not about some learners but all learners. She emphasises the importance of the classroom teacher in creating inclusive environment where everyone is part of a school community.
In this interview, she clearly sets out the argument that inclusion and equity in education is not about some learners but all learners. She emphasises the importance of the classroom teacher in creating inclusive environment where everyone is part of a school community.


]]> 1735 no S1 Ep9: Interview with Professor Garry Hornby https://audioboom.com/posts/7782619 My guest this week is Professor Garry Hornby, Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Plymouth. In our interview Garry expresses concern about the ‘all means all’ or ‘full inclusion’ view, in which student rights to be educated in mainstream classrooms are the sole determinant of student placement. He explains that this disadvantages some groups of students with disabilities, in particular those with intellectual disabilities, in denying access to the specialized interventions and curricula that will enable them to make a successful transition from school into adult life.  Garry then illustrates this concern with examples from his experience as a teacher and researcher. This interview provides an alternative perspective that in some ways challenges assumptions in current discourses on inclusive education. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Garry Hornby full 1 9 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Garry Hornby, Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Plymouth. In our interview Garry expresses concern about the ‘all means all’ or ‘full inclusion’ view, in which student rights to be educated in mainstream classrooms are the sole determinant of student placement. He explains that this disadvantages some groups of students with disabilities, in particular those with intellectual disabilities, in denying access to the specialized interventions and curricula that will enable them to make a successful transition from school into adult life.  Garry then illustrates this concern with examples from his experience as a teacher and researcher. This interview provides an alternative perspective that in some ways challenges assumptions in current discourses on inclusive education.
In our interview Garry expresses concern about the ‘all means all’ or ‘full inclusion’ view, in which student rights to be educated in mainstream classrooms are the sole determinant of student placement. He explains that this disadvantages some groups of students with disabilities, in particular those with intellectual disabilities, in denying access to the specialized interventions and curricula that will enable them to make a successful transition from school into adult life. 

Garry then illustrates this concern with examples from his experience as a teacher and researcher. This interview provides an alternative perspective that in some ways challenges assumptions in current discourses on inclusive education. ]]> 1717 no S1 Ep8: Interview with Dr Kate de Bruin https://audioboom.com/posts/7776285 My guest this week is Dr Kate de Bruin, Senior Lecturer in the field of inclusion and disability at Monash University in Melbourne. She talks about her work on inclusive education in Australia but also draws on her experience researching other inclusive systems around the world. Kate gives a great introduction to multi—tiered systems of support (MTSS) and outlines the work she has done on exploring evidence-based classroom practices and learning interventions that fit within Tiers 1 and 2 of multi-tiered systems of support. Our conversation finishes with Kate talking about the human rights in education and she describes the weight of evidence for why we must implement inclusive education in order to protect these rights. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Dr Kate de Bruin full 1 8 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Dr Kate de Bruin, Senior Lecturer in the field of inclusion and disability at Monash University in Melbourne. She talks about her work on inclusive education in Australia but also draws on her experience researching other inclusive systems around the world. Kate gives a great introduction to multi—tiered systems of support (MTSS) and outlines the work she has done on exploring evidence-based classroom practices and learning interventions that fit within Tiers 1 and 2 of multi-tiered systems of support. Our conversation finishes with Kate talking about the human rights in education and she describes the weight of evidence for why we must implement inclusive education in order to protect these rights. Dr Kate de Bruin, Senior Lecturer in the field of inclusion and disability at Monash University in Melbourne. She talks about her work on inclusive education in Australia but also draws on her experience researching other inclusive systems around the world. Kate gives a great introduction to multi—tiered systems of support (MTSS) and outlines the work she has done on exploring evidence-based classroom practices and learning interventions that fit within Tiers 1 and 2 of multi-tiered systems of support. Our conversation finishes with Kate talking about the human rights in education and she describes the weight of evidence for why we must implement inclusive education in order to protect these rights. ]]> 2234 no S1 Ep7: Interview with Professor Michael Shevlin https://audioboom.com/posts/7770036 My guest this week is Professor Michael Shevlin who is Director of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Trinity College Dublin. Michael has been working for decades in inclusive and special education and has carried out extensive research on the system of special education in Ireland.  In this interview he describes the process of inclusive education as he has witnessed it during his career and outlines the personal and professional factors that have shaped his views on inclusion. He highlights the issues around special class provision in Ireland and emphasises the need to have ambition for every child. He finishes our discussion on his work at the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities were he describes the teaching and learning methodologies used there and the impact the programmes have on students’ academic and social development. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Michael Shevlin full 1 7 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Michael Shevlin who is Director of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Trinity College Dublin. Michael has been working for decades in inclusive and special education and has carried out extensive research on the system of special education in Ireland.  In this interview he describes the process of inclusive education as he has witnessed it during his career and outlines the personal and professional factors that have shaped his views on inclusion. He highlights the issues around special class provision in Ireland and emphasises the need to have ambition for every child. He finishes our discussion on his work at the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities were he describes the teaching and learning methodologies used there and the impact the programmes have on students’ academic and social development. Professor Michael Shevlin who is Director of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Trinity College Dublin. Michael has been working for decades in inclusive and special education and has carried out extensive research on the system of special education in Ireland. 

In this interview he describes the process of inclusive education as he has witnessed it during his career and outlines the personal and professional factors that have shaped his views on inclusion. He highlights the issues around special class provision in Ireland and emphasises the need to have ambition for every child. He finishes our discussion on his work at the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities were he describes the teaching and learning methodologies used there and the impact the programmes have on students’ academic and social development. ]]> 2500 no S1 Ep6: Interview with Dr Frederic Fovet https://audioboom.com/posts/7765672 My guest this week is Dr Frederic Fovet who is Associate Professor at Royal Roads University, British Columbia, Canada. Frederic has a background in law, has worked as a teacher, school principal and is now an internationally recognised expert on Universal Design for Learning or UDL.  Frederic chats with me about his work and in our discussion gives a great insight into firstly what UDL is and how it can impact on all students in the classroom, he describes his current research on the barriers to implementing UDL in schools and we discuss the place of UDL within broader discussions around inclusive and special education. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Dr Frederic Fovet full 1 6 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Dr Frederic Fovet who is Associate Professor at Royal Roads University, British Columbia, Canada. Frederic has a background in law, has worked as a teacher, school principal and is now an internationally recognised expert on Universal Design for Learning or UDL.  Frederic chats with me about his work and in our discussion gives a great insight into firstly what UDL is and how it can impact on all students in the classroom, he describes his current research on the barriers to implementing UDL in schools and we discuss the place of UDL within broader discussions around inclusive and special education.
Frederic chats with me about his work and in our discussion gives a great insight into firstly what UDL is and how it can impact on all students in the classroom, he describes his current research on the barriers to implementing UDL in schools and we discuss the place of UDL within broader discussions around inclusive and special education. ]]> 1808 no S1 Ep5: Interview with Professor Jayanthi Narayan https://audioboom.com/posts/7751618 My guest this week is Professor Jayanthi Narayan who is currently visiting Professor School of Education in the University of Northampton. She recently retired as the Deputy Director of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Government of India. Dr. Narayan has been a consultant in special and inclusive education, in countries including Indonesia, Maldives, China, Bhutan and Cambodia, hired by UNICEF, UNDP and the WHO. In this podcast we talk about inclusive education in the Indian context and how this has changed over time. In particular, she speaks of the inclusive nature of Indian society throughout history and describes her extensive research looking at the barriers to inclusion from the teacher, parent and child perspective. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Jayanthi Narayan full 1 5 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Jayanthi Narayan who is currently visiting Professor School of Education in the University of Northampton. She recently retired as the Deputy Director of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Government of India. Dr. Narayan has been a consultant in special and inclusive education, in countries including Indonesia, Maldives, China, Bhutan and Cambodia, hired by UNICEF, UNDP and the WHO. In this podcast we talk about inclusive education in the Indian context and how this has changed over time. In particular, she speaks of the inclusive nature of Indian society throughout history and describes her extensive research looking at the barriers to inclusion from the teacher, parent and child perspective.
In this podcast we talk about inclusive education in the Indian context and how this has changed over time. In particular, she speaks of the inclusive nature of Indian society throughout history and describes her extensive research looking at the barriers to inclusion from the teacher, parent and child perspective. ]]> 1859 no S1 Ep4: Interview with Professor Sheila Riddell https://audioboom.com/posts/7747254 My guest this week is Professor Sheila Riddell from the University of Edinburgh. Sheila has been a key figure in inclusive education research in both Scotland and Europe over a number of decades. This podcast gives a lovely insight into the Scottish context and introduces the concept of additional support needs. We have a good discussion about the pros and cons of identifying what are growing numbers of children with disabilities in our schools and what this exercise serves in terms of resources and labeling.  Sheila is one of the few academics focusing on the relationship between students with disabilities and other social characteristics such as their social class, gender or ethnicity. She finishes our discussion with an insight into her more recent work on the social justice and inclusion agenda. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Sheila Riddell full 1 4 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Professor Sheila Riddell from the University of Edinburgh. Sheila has been a key figure in inclusive education research in both Scotland and Europe over a number of decades. This podcast gives a lovely insight into the Scottish context and introduces the concept of additional support needs. We have a good discussion about the pros and cons of identifying what are growing numbers of children with disabilities in our schools and what this exercise serves in terms of resources and labeling.  Sheila is one of the few academics focusing on the relationship between students with disabilities and other social characteristics such as their social class, gender or ethnicity. She finishes our discussion with an insight into her more recent work on the social justice and inclusion agenda.
This podcast gives a lovely insight into the Scottish context and introduces the concept of additional support needs. We have a good discussion about the pros and cons of identifying what are growing numbers of children with disabilities in our schools and what this exercise serves in terms of resources and labeling. 

Sheila is one of the few academics focusing on the relationship between students with disabilities and other social characteristics such as their social class, gender or ethnicity. She finishes our discussion with an insight into her more recent work on the social justice and inclusion agenda. ]]> 2096 no S1 Ep3: Interview with Richard Rose https://audioboom.com/posts/7740665 My guest this week is Richard Rose, Professor Emeritus in Inclusive Education at the University of Northampton, UK. Many of my Irish listeners will know Richard from his work as Principal Investigator with Professor Michael Shevlin on Project IRIS, a longitudinal investigation into provision for children with special educational needs in Ireland. Richards work, however, extends far beyond Ireland as he has more than twenty years’ experience working in several parts of Asia and particularly in India on research and development projects related to provision for children from marginalised populations. In this podcast Richard describes how we should exercise caution in how models of inclusion are transferred across different cultures. He talks in depth about the need to work with communities in order to develop equitable approaches to inclusion in a way that’s respectful to people from different cultural backgrounds. He finishes our discussion by stressing that we need to provide further examples of how inclusion can work alongside current theoretical models. Find out more about Richard here Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Richard Rose full 1 3 Dr Joanne Banks My guest this week is Richard Rose, Professor Emeritus in Inclusive Education at the University of Northampton, UK. Many of my Irish listeners will know Richard from his work as Principal Investigator with Professor Michael Shevlin on Project IRIS, a longitudinal investigation into provision for children with special educational needs in Ireland. Richards work, however, extends far beyond Ireland as he has more than twenty years’ experience working in several parts of Asia and particularly in India on research and development projects related to provision for children from marginalised populations. In this podcast Richard describes how we should exercise caution in how models of inclusion are transferred across different cultures. He talks in depth about the need to work with communities in order to develop equitable approaches to inclusion in a way that’s respectful to people from different cultural backgrounds. He finishes our discussion by stressing that we need to provide further examples of how inclusion can work alongside current theoretical models. Find out more about Richard here
In this podcast Richard describes how we should exercise caution in how models of inclusion are transferred across different cultures. He talks in depth about the need to work with communities in order to develop equitable approaches to inclusion in a way that’s respectful to people from different cultural backgrounds. He finishes our discussion by stressing that we need to provide further examples of how inclusion can work alongside current theoretical models.

Find out more about Richard here ]]> 1991 no S1 Ep2: Interview with Professor Julie Allan https://audioboom.com/posts/7734420 In this week’s podcast I chat with Professor Julie Allan, Professor of Equity and Inclusion and in the University of Birmingham in the UK. Her work encompasses inclusive education, disability studies and children’s rights and is both empirical and theoretical. Julie has been advisor to the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and the Dutch and Queensland Governments and has worked extensively with the Council of Europe. In this interview she discusses her research in Sweden with children and young people focusing on their views of inclusion in school, she highlights the expansion of inclusive education around the world but also the growth in diagnoses and the special education sector more generally. We finish up by discussing the impact of COVID on vulnerable groups in education at present and whether this presents an opportunity to reform and improve our education systems to become more inclusive. Find out more about Professor Julie Allan here. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Interview with Professor Julie Allan full 1 2 Dr Joanne Banks In this week’s podcast I chat with Professor Julie Allan, Professor of Equity and Inclusion and in the University of Birmingham in the UK. Her work encompasses inclusive education, disability studies and children’s rights and is both empirical and theoretical. Julie has been advisor to the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and the Dutch and Queensland Governments and has worked extensively with the Council of Europe. In this interview she discusses her research in Sweden with children and young people focusing on their views of inclusion in school, she highlights the expansion of inclusive education around the world but also the growth in diagnoses and the special education sector more generally. We finish up by discussing the impact of COVID on vulnerable groups in education at present and whether this presents an opportunity to reform and improve our education systems to become more inclusive. Find out more about Professor Julie Allan here. Professor of Equity and Inclusion and in the University of Birmingham in the UK. Her work encompasses inclusive education, disability studies and children’s rights and is both empirical and theoretical. Julie has been advisor to the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and the Dutch and Queensland Governments and has worked extensively with the Council of Europe.

In this interview she discusses her research in Sweden with children and young people focusing on their views of inclusion in school, she highlights the expansion of inclusive education around the world but also the growth in diagnoses and the special education sector more generally.

We finish up by discussing the impact of COVID on vulnerable groups in education at present and whether this presents an opportunity to reform and improve our education systems to become more inclusive.

Find out more about Professor Julie Allan here.

]]> 1357 no S1 Ep1: Trailer https://audioboom.com/posts/7732689 First episode of Inclusion Dialogue is launching 26th November 2020 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:31:05 -0000 Trailer trailer 1 1 Dr Joanne Banks First episode of Inclusion Dialogue is launching 26th November 2020 Inclusion Dialogue is launching 26th November 2020 ]]> 33 no