About the Book

This book uses qualitative research methods to examine why students in an Indian context are being identified as having learning disabilities on criteria that are largely drawn from the context of the Global North. It explores the push towards English language instruction as a possible factor that affects poor academic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds who may be first-generation learners or English language learners. The book contrasts the different outcomes and supports for academically struggling students across low-income and middle-income backgrounds, with evidence to suggest that, despite the inclusionary principles of Education For All, this label is creating a marginalized group of students.

Contents

1.         The Emergence of the Category of Learning Disability in the US and India

2.         The Global Context for Inclusive Education

3.         The Indian Context

4.         Social Hierarchies in the School

5.         Language and Learning in the Classroom

6.         Assessing for Learning Disabilities

7.         Conclusion

About the Author / Editor

Maya Kalyanpur is Professor at the Department of Learning and Teaching, University of San Diego, USA.