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Has inclusion become a barrier to inclusion?
Author(s) -
O’Brien Tim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9604.12311
Subject(s) - inclusion (mineral) , meaning (existential) , epistemology , inclusion–exclusion principle , psychology , sociology , environmental ethics , social psychology , political science , philosophy , law , politics
In this reflective piece the author focuses on the meaning that he made of inclusion in a book that was published almost twenty years ago. He then reflects on the meaning he makes of the current situation. He explores the problematic nature of the concept of inclusion, whether labels actually enable inclusion, research‐informed implications of inclusion for those who do not experience SEND and the damaging impact of hyperaccountability and marketisation. He proposes that we may find future solutions by embracing complexities and educating for diversities.