Featured in QUT News: Study finds program boosts cognitive engagement of students with language and attention difficulties
A study led by the Centre for Inclusive Education, conducted by researchers Haley Tancredi, Professor Linda Graham, Dr Callula Killingly, and colleague, Professor Naomi Sweller, and funded by the Australian Research Council, found that high school students with disability, such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and ADHD…
Associate Professor Sofia Mavropoulou and Dr Glenys Mann Attend the IASSIDD World Conference in Chicago
In early August, Associate Professor Sofia Mavropoulou and Dr Glenys Mann travelled to Chicago to attend the 17th International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) World Conference. They presented papers as part of a symposium on reimagining connections between teachers and…
Haley Tancredi, Inclusion and Exclusion co-program leader, and C4IE external affiliate member, Gaenor Dixon, mentioned in recent Churchill Fellowship report
Last year, Churchill Fellow and speech and language therapist Anna Sowerbutts visited C4IE from London, delivering a public lecture on supporting students with Developmental Language Disorder through collaboration and consultation. Haley Tancredi, Inclusion and Exclusion co-program leader, and Gaenor Dixon, C4IE external affiliate…
C4IE ARC Linkage partner school, Benowa State High School, win Best Professional Learning Program at the Australian Education Awards 2024!
Congratulations to our C4IE ARC linkage partner school, Benowa State High School, for their outstanding achievement in winning the Best Professional Learning Program category at the Australian Education Awards 2024. This award recognises their dedication to embracing accessible assessment and pedagogy through their participation in the …
ABC Radio Brisbane: Prof Suzanne Carrington on phasing out special schools and the Disability Royal Commission
Last week, Professor Suzanne Carrington discussed the government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations on phasing out special schools on ABC Radio Brisbane. Echoing the sentiments of many at our Centre, Suzanne expressed her disappointment with the government’s lack of action. She highlighted the potential…
In The Conversation: The federal government has only ‘noted’ a call to end special schools. What does this mean for students with disability?
In an article in The Conversation, Professor Linda Graham, C4IE Director, criticises the Australian government’s response to the Disability Commission’s final report on school segregation for students with disabilities. She highlights the division among commissioners, with some advocating for phasing out special schools due to their…
C4IE Scholar Elise Bray: Finalist in QUT's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!
A huge congratulations to C4IE PhD scholar, Elise Bray, who has advanced to the QUT Three Minite Thesis (3MT Finals)! Elise’s research explores how students on the autism spectrum experience learning in contemporary flexible learning spaces. She is supervised by Professor Beth Saggers and Dr Natalie Wright. Learn more about Elise’s…
In The Conversation: Would you send your child to school in a skyscraper? Vertical schools could revitalise our cities
In a recent article in The Conversation, C4IE members Associate Professor Jenna Gillett-Swan, Associate Professor Jill Willis, and colleague, Dr Kristy Volz, explore how vertical schools are transforming educational spaces in Australia. These innovative schools, located in cities like Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, optimise urban spaces…
In The Times: What happens when teachers talk too much?
In a recent article in The Times, C4IE member Haley Tancredi highlighted that about four students per classroom have a language or attention disorder, such as developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), often going unnoticed. Tancredi and colleagues’ study involving 59 students with DLD…
Dr Julie Arnold discusses assessment as a learning experience on The Broken Copier Podcast
C4IE member Dr Julie Arnold recently appeared on The Broken Copier Podcast, where she explored the topic: “Is Assessment a Learning Experience for Your Students?” During the podcast, she discussed her work on assessment and how to improve classroom practices to make assessment an integral part of the learning experience. She also…