Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It is widely recognised that the provision of an inclusive education is critical to maintaining high standards of learning and teaching for all students in higher education - a fact that is backed up by recent introduction of legislation and best practice guidelines around the world.

This book is written for all practitioners in higher education today - many of whom may not have previous experience of working with disabled students, but now wish to develop a better understanding of the issues involved and of how they can improve their own practice.

Towards Inclusive Learning in Higher Education is a rich source of practical advice and resources. Experienced contributors share their own techniques, outlining innovative methods and activities that will help both individuals and institutions to improve their classroom practice and develop inclusive curricula.

The book explores the all the key areas in higher education today, including:

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Raising aspirations - improving access to higher education
• 3 Supporting inclusive practice - developing an access toolkit
• 4 Developing an inclusive curriculum - examining theory and practice
• 5 Learning, teaching and disabled students - challenging traditional models of support
• 6 Language issues for deaf students in higher education
• 7 Academic standards and benchmark descriptors
• 8 Skills for access - creating accessible multimedia
• 9 Accessibility in learning environments and related technologies
• 10 Supporting staff in developing inclusive online learning
• 11 Using Universal Design for Learning to Expand Access to Higher Education
• 12 Disability and mainstream continuing Professional Development in Higher Education
• 13 Supporting disabled students on practice placement
• 14 A giant step forward into the profession
• 15 Improving provision for disabled postgraduate research students
• 16 Conclusions. from a disabling world view to a new vision