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…
QUT News: C4IE study highlights need for high-quality professional learning to support inclusive practices
Congratulations to C4IE researchers, Haley Tancredi, Professor Linda Graham, and Dr Callula Killingly, who have been featured by QUT for their study on improving education for students with ADHD and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Their research, published in The Australian Educational Researcher, identified a significant number…
Dr Glenys Mann in ABC News article on inclusivity for children with disability in mainstream schools
In a recent article from ABC News titled Calls for inclusivity to find a place for children with disabilities in mainstream schools, Dr Glenys Mann highlights the ongoing challenges and inadequacies of Australia’s dual education system. Dr Mann argues that the coexistence of mainstream and special schools contradicts both research and…
Higher Degree Research scholar, Loren Swancutt, presents at the World Down Syndrome Congress 2024
On 10th July, Loren Swancutt, presented at the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2024, focusing on equitable access to grade-level academic curriculum as a cornerstone of inclusive education. Her presentation highlighted that when students with complex learning profiles, including those with Down Syndrome, are included in the regular…
Featured in The Conversation: 'My brain leaves the room’: what happens when teachers talk too much
Congratulations to Haley Tancredi, Dr Callula Killingly, and C4IE Centre Director, Professor Linda Graham, for their recent publication in The Conversation titled, “’My brain leaves the room’: what happens when teachers talk too much”. The article explores the negative impact of excessive teacher talk on student engagement and learning…
Professor Suzanne Carrington presented at the Third International Symposium on Inclusive Education in Wuhan, China
On 23rd June 2024, Professor Suzanne Carrington was invited to present at the Third International Symposium on Inclusive Education at Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, China. CCNU have a strong team of academics working in inclusive education and special education and conduct high quality research and publish in Q1 journals…
C4IE Welcomes Western Australian Minister for Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
On Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th July, C4IE was delighted to welcome the Western Australian Minister for Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, the Hon Dr Tony Buti. The Minister, Ms Marcia Czerniak (Senior Policy Adviser to the Minister), and members of his executive team in the WA Department of…
C4IE Awarded Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) 2024!
C4IE has been awarded the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) award for our QUT You unit: Living and Working Collaboratively, Ethically, and Inclusively. The ADCET Accessibility in Action Awards recognise individuals, project teams, and initiatives that have significantly advanced accessibility and…
Professor Linda Graham and Haley Tancredi Keynote Speakers at 2024 ACEL Conference
On 30 and 31 May 2024, Professor Linda Graham and PhD candidate Haley Tancredi presented at the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) eighth national Inclusion and Disability conference. The event was attended by over 300 education leaders, educators, policy makers, and other stakeholders from across Australia. Linda and…