Inclusive Education in Practice: A Scotland–China Dialogue

Hybrid event: attend in person in Glasgow or join online via Microsoft Teams.

How can international collaboration support more inclusive approaches to education?

This event shares insights from a British Council supported partnership between the Strathclyde Institute of Education and the School of Special Education at Beijing Normal University.

The collaboration has explored how universities and schools can support learners with additional support needs, disabilities, and diverse learning profiles across mainstream and specialist educational contexts. The project has involved dialogue between researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners in Scotland and China, with a particular focus on inclusive pedagogy, teacher professional learning, and international knowledge exchange in special and inclusive education.

Speakers will reflect on experiences from the collaboration, including work with schools, professional learning activities, and joint academic engagement. The event will also explore lessons learned from the partnership and opportunities for future collaboration in research, professional learning, and international engagement.

Inclusive education is a shared priority across many education systems. This event offers an opportunity to reflect on how different national contexts approach inclusion, and what can be learned through collaboration between universities, schools, and practitioners.

Participants will gain insight into how international partnerships can support professional learning, exchange of practice, and new perspectives on supporting diverse learners in schools and educational settings.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn how universities and schools in Scotland and China are working together to support inclusive education
• Hear perspectives from researchers, teacher educators, and project participants
• Explore how international collaboration can support professional learning and inclusive practice
• Connect with colleagues interested in inclusive education and international partnerships

08:30
Registration, tea and coffee

09:00 – 11:30
Event programme

From 11:30
Networking lunch

Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC)
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom

In-person attendance
Attend the event at the Technology and Innovation Centre.

Online attendance
Join the event live via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be sent to registered participants before the event.

This event may be of interest to:

• Academics and researchers working in education, inclusion, or special education
• Teachers and school leaders interested in inclusive practice
• Postgraduate students studying education or related fields
• Professionals supporting learners with additional support needs
• Colleagues interested in international collaboration in education

Please contact [email protected] for further information or to discuss any dietary/ accessibility requirements.

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Host or Publisher Strathclyde Institute of Education