Diversities in Education

Different will help educators become more effective in teaching diverse learners. This essential text covers ten major categories of difference of relevance to education: age; sex and gender; socio-economic status; race, ethnicity and culture; beliefs and religion; family structures; health and physical ability; personality; cognition and intellect; and access to ICT. By drawing attention to latest research into the most effective educational practices for diverse learners, Different helps bridge the growing gap between research and practice, and asks the urgent questions all educators and students should consider such as, how can inclusive education truly accommodate to diversity?

1. Differences and Samenesses: An Introduction 2. Sex and Gender Differences 3. Social Class/Socio-economic Differences 4. Race/ Ethnicity/ Culture Differences 5. Religions / Beliefs Differences 6. Different Abilities 7. Conclusions