There has recently been a societal push to better achieve equity for all, with many bringing to light the bias, racism, and discrimination that many factions face on a daily basis. Naturally, integrating diversity and social inclusion thoughts into the classroom is one of the best ways to start changing the mindset of society and promoting more inclusive practices in the next generations. Therefore, diversity and social inclusion have become common approaches in the planning and management of primary, secondary, and higher education schools in many international contexts. However, there are certainly challenges that must be overcome in developing these new practices and their implementation within teacher curriculum. Instilling Diversity and Social Inclusion Practices in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development provides an analysis of educational inclusion practices and identifies university students’ voices on diversity and social inclusion. It further assesses teacher performance in an international online training context and promotes a model of curriculum development on diversity and social inclusion. Covering topics such as culturally competent teachers, student academic achievement, and attitudes towards diversity, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for teacher educators, pre-service teachers, administrators and educators of both K-12 and higher education, social workers, researchers, and academicians.

La organización de los sistemas de prestación de servicios a personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (DI/DD) por parte del Estado se ha quedado obsoleta. Esta "Guía de liderazgo" está diseñada para ayudar a los líderes y gestores de organizaciones y sistemas que atienden a personas DI/DD a responder con éxito a los retos actuales en cuanto a la disminución de recursos, las necesidades crecientes, los recortes en las fuerzas de trabajo, la fragmentación de los servicios, los problemas de calidad, los cambios estructurales, la emergencia de entidades de prestación de servicios público-privadas, y las expectativas de mayor transparencia y responsabilidad. Los autores trazan una serie de estrategias de cambio de sistema, ya probadas, para iluminar el camino hacia un prceso de prestación de servicios más eficaz, eficiente y sostenible. Dada la actual situación económica, los programas de bienestar social se verán forzados a hacer cambios drásticos en los próximos años, y las organizaciones que atienden a personas con discapacidades intelectuales estarán en una situación muy vulnerable. La supervivencia dependerá de la visión del líder, de la agilidad y de la disposición a adaptarse. «El texto más importante para el diseño y puesta en práctica de estrategias de cambio altamente eficaces. De lectura obligada para todo el personal de liderazgo en los servicios comunitarios y programas de rehabilitación.» Paul Wehman, Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University, Estados Unidos "Una guía práctica, completa y detallada para el cambio organizacional positivo... diseñada para establecer un puente sobre el desajuste considerable entre las sugerencias a adoptar pácticas basadas en evidencia y los procesos y procedimientos de la puesta en práctica real de este enfoque." Roger J. Stancliffe, Ph. D., FIASDID, FAAIDD The University of Sydney, Australia

Today’s best companies get it. From Costco® to Commerce Bank, Wegmans to Whole Foods®: they’re becoming the ultimate value creators. They’re generating every form of value that matters: emotional, experiential, social, and financial. And they’re doing it for all their stakeholders. Not because it’s “politically correct”: because it’s the only path to long-term competitive advantage. These are the Firms of Endearment. Companies people love doing business with. Love partnering with. Love working for. Love investing in. Companies for whom “loyalty” isn’t just real: it’s palpable, and driving unbeatable advantages in everything from marketing to recruitment. You need to become one of those companies. This book will show you how. You’ll find specific, practical guidance on transforming every relationship you have: with customers, associates, partners, investors, and society. If you want to be great—truly great—this is your blueprint. We’re entering an Age of Transcendence, as people increasingly search for higher meaning in their lives, not just more possessions. This is transforming the marketplace, the workplace, the very soul of capitalism. Increasingly, today’s most successful companies are bringing love, joy, authenticity, empathy, and soulfulness into their businesses: they are delivering emotional, experiential, and social value–not just profits. Firms of Endearment illuminates this, the most fundamental transformation in capitalism since Adam Smith. It’s not about “corporate social responsibility”: it’s about building companies that can sustain success in a radically new era. It’s about great companies like IDEO and IKEA®, Commerce Bank and Costco®, Wegmans and Whole Foods®: how they earn the powerful loyalty and affection that enables truly breathtaking performance. This book is about gaining “share of heart,” not just share of wallet. It’s about aligning stakeholders’ interests, not just juggling them. It’s about building companies that leave the world a better place. Most of all, it’s about why you must do all this, or risk being left in the dust... and how to get there from wherever you are now.

In the 12th century, Moses Maimonides wrote a long letter to one of his rabbinical students discussing a variety of philosophical matters concerning theology. The text tries to clarify some of the contradictions between the literal meaning of the Torah and its philosophical explications. This work is still of interest to contemporary philosophers and theologians.

This Manual contains the most current and authoritative information and knowledge on intellectual disability, including best practice guidelines on diagnosing and classifying intellectual disability and developing a system of supports for people living with an intellectual disability. Written by a committee of 18 experts, "Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports" (11th edition) is based on seven years of work on: (1) a synthesis of current information and best practices regarding intellectual disability; (2) numerous reviews and critiques of the 10th edition of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (aaidd) definition manual; and (3) feedback from the field regarding a series of articles published by the Committee. This is the first official aaidd definition manual with the terminology "Intellectual Disability" (formerly mental retardation).

This sourcebook is for all who work with others on participatory learning and change. Written in a spirit of critical reflection and serious fun, it provides 21 sets of ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers and presenters, and anyone who organises and manages workshops, courses, classes and other events for sharing and learning ideas. It covers topics such as getting started, seating arrangements, forming groups, managing large numbers, helping each other learn, analysis and feedback, dealing with dominators, evaluation and ending, coping with horrors, and common mistakes.