UNESCO guides and research

This toolkit contains six Booklets, each of which contains tools and activities for self-study to start creating an inclusive, learning-friendly environment (ILFE). Some of these activities ask reader to reflect on what his/her school are doing now in terms of creating on ILFE, while others actively guide reader in improving his/her skills as a teacher in a diverse classroom.

This guide provides basic information on the identification of deafness, importance of sign language and the need of education for deaf children. It is accompanied by a video, filmed primarily in Uganda, but with some footage of inclusive practice in Lesotho.

Research published in 1984, covering a summary of trends and principles in the field of education of the deaf and suggestions for enhancing developments at the national and international level.

Published in 1987, a simply written guide for teachers covering language acquisition, information about communication approaches and teaching methods.

Produced in 1986, these guidelines cover the needs and strengths of families, the definition of a professional-parent partnerships and practical tips for working together with families throughout the life of a disabled child.

  • Other publications

UNESCO have also published a number of reports covering a variety of topics relating to the education of children with special educational needs. You can read summaries of some of these on the Enabling Education Network website http://www.eenet.org.uk/newsletters/news8/page18.shtml.

A full list of UNESCO documents can be found at www.unesco.org/education/inclusive

 

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