Dianne McConnell Ph. D

Inclusion...It's Not Just an Educational Buzzword

The Being, Knowing and Doing of Education

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

For some time now, we have been using the word "inclusion" to talk about our relationship with diversity, and those views are reflected in our behaviours and decisions regarding how individuals with diverse needs are positioned within our communities. As a result, the word has become an educational buzzword, and over time we can see the evolution of its meaning. Dianne believes strongly that inclusion is not a buzzword, but rather an important CALL to ACTION. Inclusion: Not just an Educational Buzzword weaves Dianne's personal journey and stories along with her experience as an educator and influences from researchers to form this necessary and important call to action. If we truly want to live and work in a community that believes relationship and connection are priorities, then we must pay attention to the important lessons of being, knowing and doing within our homes, classrooms and communities. The being piece is the most difficult to understand, and Dianne shows us how to get to being. Reading this book will assist you in seeing the important personal and systemic transformational changes that are necessary to not only show up as our best selves, but to live and work as compassionate partners with our family, neighbours, colleagues and students. The time is now, and this call is for you.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tellwell Talent
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 361g
• ISBN-13: 9780228891826
• ISBN-10: 0228891825
• Artikelnr.: 68426206

Autorenporträt

Dianne began her career as a teacher, and completed her PhD in Special Education. Throughout her career she worked as a registered school psychologist, a vision consultant, and a director of student services in multiple school divisions. She led the Alberta provincial initiative for inclusion (Setting the Direction) and was an associate superintendent with the Parkland School Division. While her list of career accomplishments is indeed extensive, perhaps more important has been her role as a parent. She is the mother of three children, a girl and two boys with complex health conditions, including vision loss. The boys died in 2017 and 2019 respectively from a devastating genetic disorder. Through her experience as an educator and a parent of children with severe disabilities, she understands the ongoing challenges families and practitioners face in dealing with complex situations, and the importance and significance of environments that are inclusive. She has worked as a service provider and has also been the benefactor of service provision. Dianne is dedicated to making a difference for children and their families.