The best books to understand about school inclusion

Do you know what the school inclusion? Despite being widely commented, especially by parents and educators, the theme remains without due explanations that are based on quality publications.

Inclusive education is the process for students to have greater participation in the school environment, regardless of their physical, mental, social, race, creed or color. In fact, it constitutes the restructuring of the practice experienced in the institutions in order to contemplate the diversity of its students.

With this, inclusive education is understood as a type of approach that respects and includes the subject and their individualities, considering needs, social insertion and personal satisfaction. That is, a humanistic way of treating education.

What is an inclusive education system?

It is important to emphasize that it is not enough to understand what inclusive education is without knowing how to put it into practice. An educational environment can only be considered inclusive if it meets the following requirements:

• not considering large classrooms or few material resources as justifications for restricting inclusion
• recognize the learning capacity of all children, respecting them for their differences
• develop structures, methodologies and systems that meet the needs of students in their entirety
• insert comprehensive strategies that promote not only education but an inclusive society
• consider that inclusion is part of a dynamic process that must always evolve

Books about school inclusion

Having clarified the points regarding inclusive education, we have brought a list of recommended books regarding school inclusion. Some of them have the possibility of free download. Check out!

1. Education for the Future: psychoanalysis and education (Maria Cristina Kupfer)

It reports the experience of an educational model that considers the subject and his desire. The book was published by Editora Escuta and costs R$ 58.00

2. Pedagogy in the school of differences (Philippe Perrenoud)

It offers a reflection on the school and the need to see the differences considering social inequalities. The publication of the book was in charge of Editora Artmed and the average price is R$ 50.00

3. Inclusive Education: social contexts (Peter Mittler)

It reflects on the urgent implementation of public policies that allow quality inclusive education. Published by Editora Artmed with an average price of R$ 87.00

4. Impossible Education (Maud Mannoni)

The author is a reference in the education and treatment of psychotic and autistic children. The book bears the seal of Editora Francisco Alves and can be found at an average price of R$ 94.00

5. Pedagogical Essays: how to build a school for all? (Lino de Macedo)

Approach to inclusion that considers ethics and interpersonal relationships as a starting point. Also published by Artmed under the average price of R$ 59.00.

6. Technologies in inclusive pedagogical practices

It contemplates assistive technology with reports of experiences and proposals to assist in the learning process. Free download here.

7. School Inclusion: what is it, why? how to make? (Maria Teresa Mantoan)

It discusses what inclusive education is, the necessary steps for implementation and the benefits perceived by society itself.

8. The teacher and inclusive education: training, practices and places

It problematizes the senses, meanings and intentions materialized in the relationship between teacher and inclusive education. Free download here.

Bonus: Movie Colleagues

The Brazilian feature film deals with the adventures experienced by three young people with Down Syndrome when they decide to escape from the institution where they live. During the story, they go through several experiences, including love.