Professor Dr. Lani Florian

Biography

Professor Lani Florian is the Bell Chair in Education Emerita at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in inclusive pedagogy and teacher education. Her work focuses on improving educational outcomes for all children, particularly those facing learning challenges. Professor Florian has contributed significantly to the understanding of how high levels of inclusion can coexist with high levels of achievement. She has worked extensively with international agencies, including UNICEF and the OECD, to ensure that research findings are integrated into educational practices globally. Her scholarly contributions include editing and co-authoring works that examine the complexities of teacher education in diverse school environments.

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