Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material -- The Journey -- Enabling Inclusive Learning Interventions -- Creating Positive Learning Environments through Relational Leadership -- Building Independence and Wellbeing into a Positive School Culture -- Understanding Beliefs and Professional Practices -- Positive Learning -- Leading A Positive Learning Approach in the School Community -- Creating Positive Learning Environments -- Looking Back -- References -- About the Authors.

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Winner! - 2016 Exceptionality Education International Book Prize Award. This award is for excellence in publishing in the area of special education for the year 2015. This award-winning book explores thinking about teaching and learning as an educative process. It is about creating a positive learning environment for all students and is different from most other books on such a topic. It is written by three experienced teachers who as academics, in the pursuit of evidence-based practice, have progressed research and teaching in special education, educational psychology and leadership. To breathe life into what is too often presented as dry theory, they share a narrative of their working experiences. This narrative takes us on a journey where we will meet different characters. It aims to empower the reader by illustrating a range of research driven strategies through the voices of the characters. The reader will hear the lived experiences of students, parents, new and experienced teachers, teacher assistants and school leaders. In their stories the authors seek to share helpful understandings of realistic ways that can address everyday challenges conducive to positive relationships, environments and learning.