Why are special schools still on the menu?
In this post, Dr Glenys Mann discusses parental choice and the provision of special schools as an option for students with disability. School choice is a defining feature of Australian education for many families but when it comes to choosing a school for children with disability, should segregated schools be on the menu? The decision…
Gatekeeping the enrolment of students with disability
In this blog post, Associate Professor Shiralee Poed discusses the issue of enrolment gatekeeping, a practice that is unlawful in Australia, under the Disability Standards for Education 2005. Recently, on social media, the issue of gatekeeping in Australian schools was again raised. On this occasion, a parent of a primary-aged student…
Drawing on real classroom experiences: Teaching for diversity
In this blog post, Suzanne Carrington, Beth Saggers, Amanda Webster, Keely Harper-Hill and Julie Nickerson discuss their new research, published this week in the International Journal of Educational Research. This research investigated the Universal Design for Learning principles, guidelines, and checkpoints used by Australian teachers…
#InThisTogether
In the spirit of Reconciliation, I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of all lands where our C4IE Blog readers reside. I pay my respects to our elders past, present and emerging and recognise their roles as traditional knowledge holders. I acknowledge their spiritual, cultural and continuing connection to Country and…
Teaching school science by gamification
In this blog post, Dr James Davis discusses the role of gamification in teaching and assessing school science. While playing games in school science may challenge some teachers’ perceptions around science pedagogy and curriculum, James discusses the opportunities that gamification can offer, particularly related to student…
Inclusive teaching practices for learning at home
In this blog post, Dr Carly Lassig and Dr Sofia Mavropoulou discuss strategies for applying inclusive teaching practices to learning at home, drawing on approaches such as Universal Design for Learning and differentiation, as well as adjustments for students with disability. You can download this information as a PDF – Inclusive teaching…
How to plan for connected and engaged learning at home
In this post, Dr Sofia Mavropoulou and Dr Carly Lassig discuss planning ideas and resources that teachers can use to engage their students in connected learning at home. You can download this information as a PDF – How to plan for connected and engaged learning at home (PDF file, 2MB) In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have…
Ethical Leadership for Inclusive Schools
In this post, Professor Suzanne Carrington, Dr Megan Kimber and Ms Jane Snowball discuss how ethical leadership can support inclusive education in school communities. Australian schools are bound by both Australian and international law to provide inclusive education for all students. However, as shown by the Royal Commission into…
Who is minding the children? The invisibility of incarceration
In this post, Dr Grace O’Brien discusses some of the hidden implications of the COVID-19 crisis on children and young people who are in juvenile detention centres, including those who identify as Indigenous. Imagine being locked up in prison without any connection to your family and knowing that there is a pandemic that is resulting in…
How to find online content to support students’ learning at home during COVID-19.
In this post, Dr Prue Miles shares useful tips and resources for parents who are supporting their child’s learning at home, during the COVID-19 disruption. Children and young people need to be engaged in their learning and while teachers usually find videos, quizzes, and resources online for their classes, now parents might also need to…