Press B to Belong: Using Esports to Promote Inclusive School Communities by Matt

Description: Press B to Belong by Matthew Harrison, Jess Rowlings, Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Positioning esports programs as spaces for social inclusion within our schools, this work provides educators with practical strategies for removing barriers to participation and belonging for students with disabilities and neurological differences to make school a place where all students want to be. Publisher Description Around the world, schools are establishing and expanding esports programs as a way to grapple with issues of school refusal and poor mental health. However, educators are often unsure of how to include players from marginalised backgrounds who often need this support the most. Positioning esports programs as spaces for social inclusion within our schools, Press B to Belong provides educators with practical strategies to remove barriers to participation, promote a sense of belonging for students with disabilities and neurological differences, and bring about a cultural shift in our educational settings.Presenting a series of case studies on successful esports programs operating in schools today, chapters examine a number of labels of difference and focus on creating supportive environments that allow people with intersecting identities to feel safe, welcome, and included in their local esports program. Recognising that esports present unique opportunities for examining gamer identity, the authors offer tools for promoting of gender inclusivity and using esports as a space for supporting players with disability and cultural diversity.Aligning research with lived experience, Press B to Belong equips teachers, allied health professionals, and school support staff with the language and steps to use esports to address a range of needs, celebrate intersecting identities, and make school a place where all students want to be. Author Biography Matthew Harrison is Senior Lecturer and researcher in inclusive education and digital technologies, as well as an experienced schoolteacher.Jess Rowlings has lived experience of neurodivergence and is a researcher at the University of Melbourne, qualified speech pathologist, and CEO and co-founder of the social enterprise Next Level Collaboration.Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez is Chief Operating Officer of The FUSE Cup, Australias largest school-based esports organisation. Details ISBN 180455927X ISBN-13 9781804559277 Title Press B to Belong Author Matthew Harrison, Jess Rowlings, Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 192 Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited GE_Item_ID:161861542; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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