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Democracy and Inclusion: A Critical Pragmatic Analysis of the Discourse of Differentiated Instruction

Rotuno-Johnson, Rosemary
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1257520372

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2009, Doctor of Philosophy, Miami University, Educational Administration.
Differentiated instruction is a popular instructional framework that seemingly promotes the successful inclusion of students identified with Specific Learning Disabilities into the general education classroom. This dissertation provides a philosophical foundation for inclusion based upon the philosophy of Dewey, particularly his notion of associated living. Next, using critical pragmatic methodology, the discourse of differentiated instruction is deconstructed to reveal the underlying beliefs about knowledge acquisition, equitable educational opportunity, and the educational and social value of community. Finally, suggestions are offered for a reconstructed discourse of differentiated instruction that more explicitly addresses educational inequities, the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy, and active community building in classrooms. These three elements are required for a conception of inclusion based upon Dewey’s notion of associated living.
Dr. Kathleen Knight Abowitz (Committee Chair)
Dr. Dennis Carlson (Committee Member)
Dr. Frank Fitch (Committee Member)
Dr. Thomas Poetter (Committee Member)
Dr. Raymond Terrell (Committee Member)
123 p.
Education
Dewey; critical pragmatism; special education inclusion; differentiated instruction; democracy

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  • Rotuno-Johnson, R. (2009). Democracy and Inclusion: A Critical Pragmatic Analysis of the Discourse of Differentiated Instruction [Doctoral dissertation, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1257520372

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Rotuno-Johnson, Rosemary. Democracy and Inclusion: A Critical Pragmatic Analysis of the Discourse of Differentiated Instruction. 2009. Miami University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1257520372.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Rotuno-Johnson, Rosemary. "Democracy and Inclusion: A Critical Pragmatic Analysis of the Discourse of Differentiated Instruction." Doctoral dissertation, Miami University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1257520372

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