Diversity, Equality and Achievement in Education

This book is very useful for new/experienced teachers and teacher trainers, as well as sociologists and psychologists of education, who are keen to know more about key connections between identity, diversity, equality and achievement, increase their knowledge and understanding of child development, and interrogate their own personal positionality regarding ethnicities, cultures and religions. -- Sadia Habib
The book deals with key and contemporary issues on learner diversity and inclusive practice. It provides useful insights into the ways in which socio-cultural factors impact upon students′ achievement and developmental trajectories. There are useful links with current education policy and practice for reflection and critical analysis. -- Dr Anastasia Liasidou * drupal *
A generally excellent book which hits our course learning outcomes on our Level 5 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion module within the Foundation Degree in Learning Support .
Its style is very accessible and the activities are useful.
One small problem. The diagram of Brofennbrenner′s ecological system (Chapter 3) has the outer to concentric circles in the wrong order: an issue that I have had to warn my students about.
Other than that, a very useful textbook -- Dr Dominic Griffiths * drupal *
Excellent text - covers lots of very important aspects of equality and diversity. Good introductory, yet comprehensive text. -- Dr Kate D'Arcy * drupal *
This is a very thoughtful title which is suitable for anyone in the educational field to discuss in context. There are particular chapters relevant to the structure of our academic offer and as such it was decided to make it a supplmental resource. -- Dr Mario Moya * drupal *
It is an accessible introductory text on equity and education. It deals with a range of topics including disability, class, gender and refugees with plenty of illuminating case studies. The text will help students build foundational knowledge and understanding around the subject areas. -- Dr Miyoung Oh * drupal *
Excellent textbook for this course. It does almost everything I would want it to do, with three exceptions - there′s nothing on sexuality/LGBT issues, not as much as I would have liked on religion, and where policy is referred to it is usually England with little reference to the other countries of the UK. That said, it plugged a definite gap between very introductory and general texts, and academic journal articles. I particularly like the chapter on social class, and have seen a definite improvement in students′ engagement with social class issues. -- Dr Shereen Benjamin * drupal *
I love this book! Every single chapter is so relevant for our students on the two modules about inclusion matters, an inclusive society and diversity. The case studies, activities and questions for discussion will enhance our current studies. It is very readable and very interesting and I can′t wait to being using it.

(Incorrect information above: course ends in June 2013) -- Judith Lewis * drupal *
Ideal publication for those undertaking the Certificate in Education and Training. Especially suited to the Equality units. -- Miss Antoinette Unsworth * drupal *
I have just added this text to my reading list. The authors eloquently capture the essence of this important issue. They explain the importance of understanding equality and diversity as a moral obligation and not just legal. This will be a great help for all students studying ′Equal Opportunities′ in early years, and for any practitioner working with children, their families and colleagues where various opinions, beliefs and stereotypes abound. this book encourages deep reflection and questioning of own self as well as challenging discrimination from others. -- Miss Jo Button * drupal *
This book is a useful text for students studying special needs and disability at undergraduate level. -- Miss Sandra Lyndon * drupal *
This is an excellent text for education students and beginning teachers. The reader-friendly layout includes some useful case studies and pertinent questions for discussion. In addition to further reading, the end of each chapter also directs the reader to ′useful websites′ for further information. There are helpful sections at the beginning of each chapter which outline what is to follow. -- Mr Don Hall * drupal *
See previous feedback -- Mr Jonathan Reid * drupal *
This interesting and engaging text will provide the undergraduate student with useful overviews of issues relating to diversity and equality in Educational settings.

Although each chapter can be read individually to gain an understanding of specific aspects of diversity, read as a whole the reader will develop a more comprehensive understanding of inclusive and exclusionary educational practices.

The case study examples are particularly interesting and help contexualise key themes with real life examples.

Questions for discussion and suggestions of further reading increase reader engagement and interest. -- Mr Jonathan Reid * drupal *
The text covers a broad spectrum of diversity issues and is very helpful when working with 3rd year undergraduate students engaged in final disseration research projects as well as with foundation degree and under gradutate honours degree students studing inclusion. The chapters on refugee, traveller and looked after children were of particular interest to students.

-- Mr Pat Norris * drupal *
Useful bok which looks at the many perspectives of diversity.It provides some interesting discussion points from the case studies supplied therin. -- Mrs Adele Sewell * drupal *
An interesting read - a little too indepth for FdA students but a good read for teachers / lecturers! -- Mrs Annie Ostapenko-Denton * drupal *
This book has excellent links to websites. There are good overviews, relevant activities and case studies. Will definately use and recommend wholeheartedly to students. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
A clear book that is helpful to level 3 learners and beyond -- Mrs Helen Hurst * drupal *
This book addresses key issues which affect children′s learning and development linking and links clearly to theoretical perspectives. The chapter regarding identity is particularly useful. The students studying on the Foundation Degree Children and Young People have found this book very useful. An essential read to explore diverse childhoods. -- Mrs Jaqueline Braithwaite * drupal *
Useful in offering a basic understanding of the Social/Medical Model of Disability and some useful case studies to work with too! -- Mrs Jenny Thompson * drupal *
This book is a very helpful and thought provoking text that enables the reader to consider a wide range of influences that might affect a child’s development. It is invaluable for teachers who are reflecting on inclusive teaching. -- Mrs Julie Wharton * drupal *
Good well written text that covers many aspects relevant to the Values and Diversity module on the Foundation Degree course -- Mrs Karen Burton * drupal *
this book enabled the learners to understand the needs of others more. whilst respecting that other people have diverse needs too. -- Mrs Karen Cooke * drupal *
a very useful and full of valuable information that as a teacher and a student you need to impose. a very worth while book for all students to read and have a copy. -- Mrs Karen Cooke * drupal *
This is an excellent book which covers a range of core units for Health & Social Care learners.

A topic which should be embedded in all teaching. Useful resources and case studies. -- Mrs LYNN DUTTON * drupal *
Once again an excellent text by Gianna Knowles. An extremely informative book on various aspects of inclusion/educational inclusion which offers an excellent blend of theory and practice. Whilst of interest to higher classification students, it is also accessible to those in the lower classification bands. I keenly await her next publication! -- Mrs Paula Hamilton * drupal *
Excellent resource as a reference to both the Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 and 3 courses. Current, factual and user friendly. A book that will engage the student and allow for reflective practice. Equality and Diversity is an essential area of all disciplines. This book meets the needs of those within education very well. -- Mrs Penny Yates * drupal *
Useful introductions to key issues that affect educational disadvantage in a range of communities -- Ms Ingrid Spencer * drupal *
A clearly laid out book ideal for teacehrs and teaching assistant′s alike. -- Ms Karen Freeman * drupal *
An excellent resource for those students who wish to explore the links between educational outcomes and the factors that can impede it. Very useful book in the toolkit for exploration of the factors impacting CYP today -- Ms Michelle Yeoman * drupal *
An interesting book that extends the thinking of more advanced students. We have also used it amongst staff to promote thinking about inclusion in HE. -- Ms Sal Jarvis * drupal *
This is interesting but does not cover enough of the ground I anticipated fro the module in question -- Professor Andrew Pilkington * drupal *