Diversity and inclusivity in English language education : international perspectives / edited by Dat Bao, David O'Reilly and Melissa Barnes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnes, Melissa, author.

Contributor:

Bao, Dat, editor.

O'Reilly, David (Of University of York), editor.

Series:

New perspectives on language and education ; 137.

New perspectives on language and education ; 137

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multilingual education.

English language--Study and teaching.

English language.

English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

English language--Study and teaching--Social aspects.

Inclusive education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Multilingual Matters, [2026]

Summary:

This book addresses the twin themes of diversity and inclusivity in classrooms where English is taught as a foreign, second, additional or international language. The chapters cover theory, empirical research, and practice in order to support all stakeholders who wish to make English language education more effective, inclusive and innovative

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Tables and Figures

Contributors

Introduction: Diversity and Inclusion in English Language Education: Theory, Research and Practice / David O'Reilly, Dat Bao, Melissa Barnes

Part 1 Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusivity

1 Exploring Diversity and Inclusivity for Sustainability: A Language Practitioner Research Perspective / Anne Burns

2 Re-Positioning Language Learners from Refugee Backgrounds as Powerful Meaningful Makers: A Case Study in an Australian Primary School / Melissa Barnes, Ekaterina Tour

3 From Disabled to Enabled: Tracing the History of the Neurodiversity Movement and Shifting EFL Classroom Culture Towards Inclusion / Jennifer Yphantides

4 Breaking Boundaries: Decolonising a South African Academic Literacy Curriculum through Action Learning / Ilse Fouche

5 A Descriptive Content Analysis of Diversity and Inclusivity in the Vietnamese ELT Teacher Preparation Curricula: Towards a Pedagogy of Understanding / Le Van Canh

Part 2 Research on Diversity and Inclusivity

6 Students' Views on the Diversity and Suitability of Assessments in UK Postgraduate English Language Education (PELE) Programmes / David O'Reilly

7 Pre-Service English as a Foreign Language Teachers and Students with Special Educational Needs: Self-Perceived Knowledge, Skills, Efficacy, Beliefs and Emotions / Agnieszka Kałdonek-Crnjaković

8 Communicating Citizenship in Language Education by Writing for the Public / Benedict J. L. Rowlett, Simon Wang

9 Teaching English to Vietnamese Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Primary Students Inclusively: Challenges and Practices / Hai Ha Vu, Nha Uyen Nguyen

10 Exploring the Relationship between Chinese EFL Teachers' Beliefs and Reported Practices of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Language Teaching / Yang Gao, Quan Quan, Xiaochen Wang, Jianing Feng

11 Decoding Well-Being: Critical Insights into the Lives of Vietnamese EFL Lecturers / Tran Thi Tuyet, Le Van Canh

12 Understanding the Pedagogical Challenges in Online Learning for EAL Students / Gary Bonar, Anne Keary, Yvette Slaughter, Tanya Davies

Part 3 Practice in Diversity and Inclusivity

13 Activities for All / Brian Tomlinson

14 Designing Language Tasks for Inclusive Silence / Dat Bao

15 Using Music to Enhance English Language Learning / Jessica Premier

16 Collaboration in the Service of Diversity and Inclusion in ELT / George M. Jacobs, Willy A. Renandya

17 How have Children with Disabilities Learned English in School in Japan?: A Qualitative Study Focusing on Difficulties in English Learning and the English Education Environment / Chikae Kaihara, Kuniomi Shibata

18 ELT Materials and Activities which Promote Diversity and Inclusivity / Tony Waterman

Conclusion: Key Contributions and Directions to Enhance Diversity and Inclusivity in Education / Melissa Barnes, Dat Bao, David O'Reilly

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (De Gruyter Brill, viewed March 4, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Diversity and inclusivity in English language education

ISBN:

9781800418912

1800418914

9781800418905

1800418906

OCLC:

1570554798

Publisher Number:

CIPO000337162

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license