Creating Positive and Inclusive Change in Educational Environments - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369357828

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

In today's global education landscape, diversity and equity are essential for fostering inclusive, fair, and supportive learning environments. These principles ensure equal opportunities for all students while preparing them to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. However, challenges remain in fully integrating diversity and equity into educational policies, curricula, and practices. Leadership plays a critical role in addressing these challenges by advocating for inclusive policies and embodying these values in decision-making. By prioritizing diversity and equity, educational institutions can create lasting positive impacts on individuals and society as a whole. Creating Positive and Inclusive Change in Educational Environments aims to advance the conversation on diversity and equity in education, spotlighting the pivotal role of leadership in promoting these values. It seeks to deepen understanding of the diverse challenges faced within educational settings, and how these can be navigated to create inclusive, equitable learning environments. Covering topics such as distributed leadership, higher education, and students with disabilities, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, policymakers, educational administrators, academicians, and more.

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About the Authors

Gizem Günçavdı-Alabay is working as a full time associated professor at Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey. She graduated from Ph.D. in 2022 in Educational Administration profession at Kocaeli University, Turkey. Among her work subjects, there are intergenerational learning, intercultural learning, multiculturalism, conflict management, diversities, peace education and leadership.

Çağlar Çelik completed his Bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching at Gazi University in 2008 and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education from Kocaeli University in 2019. Currently, he works as an English teacher at the Ministry of National Education and is also pursuing his PhD in Educational Administration at Kocaeli University.

Soner Polat is a professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Education in the Department of Educational Administration, from where he received his doctorate in 2007. He has 20 years of experience in various academic positions, also worked as a teacher in various levels of education. His research interests are diversity management, peace education, and organizational image.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369357828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 380
• Editor: Günçavdı Alabay Gizem, Çelik Çağlar, Polat Soner