Download or read book Educating Students with Disabilities in Queensland Independent Christian Schools written by Dr. David Mercer and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent decades, in Australia as elsewhere, students with disabilities (SWD) have been increasingly introduced to mainstream schools. This reflects both changes in social attitudes towards young people with a disability and changes in the policy environment for disability and education. At the same time, independent schools in Australia have been growing both in number and rate, but as Prasser (2009a) has indicated, the numbers of SWD in independent schools are not growing at a proportional rate. In Christian independent schools, policy issues with regard to SWD collide with central tenets of the Christian faith and the business models in which these schools operate; and these may generate tensions and problems with regard to educating these students. This study sought to explore the issues surrounding educating SWD in a number of regional independent schools in the state of Queensland, Australia. It sought to uncover uniquely Christian approaches to educating SWD by exploring: (a) the perspectives of principals of these independent Christian schools, (b) tensions between faith and policy, and (c) issues surrounding the mainstreaming of SWD. The research used methods of qualitative data collection and analysis. In-depth interviews with ten principals of regional independent schools in Queensland (RICSQ) provided the primary form of data collection, complemented by data gained from studies of relevant documents. Data analysis involved two stages: (i) thematic analysis and (ii) discourse analysis. Surprisingly, the findings from these analyses showed that the enrolment of students with disabilities in the RICSQ privileged a secular business discourse above Christian concerns. With regard to the education of SWD, these principals were clearly facing a dichotomous tension between the expectations of their faith and those of having to lead sizeable business organisations. In particular, the critical policy moment for educating SWD in RICSQ came at the point of enrolment. The outcomes of the study have highlighted the tensions facing principals in these schools in educating SWD and may provide evidence for principals, school boards, and others in the development of policy for SWD in independent schools. They also highlight a need for more widespread, perhaps quantitative, research around the education of SWD in such schools, and this may also have implications for the education of such students in other schools and systems.
Download or read book Students with Disabilities in Queensland Independent Schools written by Scott Prasser and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper, archived from the website of Independent Schools Queensland, examines policy issues in relation to the education of students with disabilities particularly from the perspective of independent schools and suggests a review of current policy frameworks and funding arrangements concerning the support for students with disabilities.
Download or read book Students with Disabilities written by Libby Burns and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Choice for All written by Heather Jean Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the scope of existing educational provision and identifies current issues and projected needs of schools providing effective education for children with special needs.
Download or read book Students with Disability written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Educational Provision for Students with Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools written by Susan Kuhl and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Young Women with Disabilities written by Jenny Bramley and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1987, the Centre was asked to undertake an investigation on behalf of the Australian Schools Commission. The project was to investigate the ways in which gender issues affect adolescent girls with disabilities, the daily problems these girls are facing and the implications for education and for their lives after school. The report has been placed within the context of the National Policy for the Education of Girls in Australian Schools and has not addressed the experiences and needs of young men with disabilities. While many professionals recognise that there are some differences between the lives of young men and young women with disabilities, the disability is a double disability in the case of young women. The report provides an expose of the personal lives of young girls. It deals with peer group relationships, activities in which they engage, boyfriends and sex education. It considers their personal well being, self concept, role models and their ability to cope with adolescence. The report also considers the numerous factors related to the school experiences of young girls with a disability including their career aspirations, harassment at school and the many positive and negative aspects of school life. It pays particular attention to home lives and years after school.
Download or read book Ascertainment Guidelines for Students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Education Law for Schools written by Karen Trimmer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook examines the essential nature of the law within an educational context and asks why there is not greater preparation for this aspect of a teacher’s role. Principals and teachers across the world now work in increasingly uncertain and challenging environments involving complex legislative frameworks, with their roles and responsibilities constantly changing to meet these demands: thus, it is imperative that educators adapt and acquire new skills relating to child protection and criminal law. On a daily basis, teachers and practitioners are being challenged to critically examine and evaluate the legal rights and obligations of various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators and administrators. However, if these skills are not developed, the implications will be significant: particularly so if principals are deterred from pursuing innovative education strategies due to potential litigation risks. Consequently, the chapters will empower principals and teachers in the management of these concerns. This wide-ranging handbook, including case studies from around the world, will be of interest and value to both scholars of education law and practitioners.
Download or read book The Australian Autism Handbook written by Benison O'Reilly and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only complete guide to every aspect of raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder in Australia. The Australian Autism Handbook offers guidance, expert advice and above all support to parents and health professionals from the early signs and symptoms of ASD through diagnosis, the intervention programs, medical theories and schooling. It also contains the most comprehensive state - by - state guide to the resources available for ASD families in Australia.
Download or read book Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia An Introduction written by Beth Gaze and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction explores four decades of anti-discrimination laws in Australia. Beth Gaze and Belinda Smith argue that effective laws protecting against and deterring discrimination are vital for a fair future, and emphasise the theoretical and social contexts that underpin this area of the law. The text is divided into three sections: the first addresses the social and conceptual context, history and framework of anti-discrimination laws; the second analyses the main elements of the law and the processes of enforcement; and the third explores broader avenues for pursuing equality beyond simply prohibiting discrimination. Written in a clear and concise style, Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction is a vital resource for students.
Download or read book Inclusive Education for the 21st Century written by Linda Graham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Placing a student on the autism spectrum in a busy classroom with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones and an aide to deal with the inevitable meltdowns is often done in the name of 'inclusion', but this is integration and not inclusive. How can teachers and schools create genuinely inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of every student? Research evidence indicates the strategies that make schools inclusive for students with disability benefit all students. Yet many schools are still operating under twentieth-century models that disadvantage students, especially those with disability. Inclusive Education for the 21st Century provides a rigorous overview of the foundational principles of inclusive education, and the barriers to access and participation. It explores evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners, including specific changes in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices, and the use of data. It addresses the needs of children with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, as well as those with complex learning profiles, including mental health issues. With chapters from leading experts from Australia and the UK, Inclusive Education for the 21st Century addresses common issues in both primary and secondary schools. Underpinned throughout by research evidence, it is designed to assist educators to develop the deep knowledge required to make inclusive education a reality in all schools.
Download or read book The Irregular School written by Roger Slee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-04-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should disabled students be in regular classrooms all of the time or some of the time? Is the regular school or the special school or both the solution for educating students with a wide range of differences? Inclusive education has been incorporated in government education policy around the world. Key international organisations such as UNESCO and OECD declare their commitment to Education for All and the principles and practice of inclusive education. There is no doubt that despite this respectability inclusive education is hotly contested and generates intense debate amongst teachers, parents, researchers and policy-makers. People continue to argue over the nature and extent of inclusion. The Irregular School explores the foundations of the current controversies and argues that continuing to think in terms of the regular school or the special school obstructs progress towards inclusive education. The book contends that we need to build a better understanding of exclusion, of the foundations of the division between special and regular education, and of school reform as a precondition for more inclusive schooling in the future. Schooling ought to be an apprenticeship in democracy and inclusion is a prerequisite of a democratic education. The Irregular School builds on existing research and literature to argue for a comprehensive understanding of exclusion, a more innovative and aggressive conception of inclusive education and a genuine commitment to school reform that steps aside from the troubled and troubling notions of regular schools and special schools. It will be of interest to all those working and researching in the field of inclusive education.
Download or read book Supporting Education written by Karen Kearns and published by Cengage AU. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Supporting Education is the perfect handbook for anyone who works with qualified teachers in a role supporting the education and development of school children. Supporting Education, 3e is written to support the Certificate III in Education Support qualification, from the streamlined CHC Community Services Training Package. It provides Education Support Workers with an overview of child development and how children learn, as well an introduction to the key learning areas. The text also links to new online support resources and information to help with teaching and class prep time. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools cengage.com.au/learning-solutions
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Children with Special Needs written by Queensland. Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
