importance of inclusive education and how it can be modelled within a contemporary classroom. It explores how teacher beliefs, attitudes and values impact on both making adjustment to content, instructional strategies and assessment to accommodate learner diversity in inclusive educational settings, and extending collaborative relationships to strengthen learning communities. The paper is divided into four main sections; A rationale for an approach to inclusive practices, an analysis of four inclusive teaching…
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Introduction Contemporary rates of homelessness in Australia are staggering; in 2016, there were 116,000 people declared homeless in Australia. Rough sleeping constitutes only one of a range of lived experiences, and homelessness also encompasses transient or precarious conditions of ‘couch surfing’ or ‘secondary’ homelessness, sheltering in places such as boarding houses and short-term accommodation. Homelessness is more than a person or a family being without a home, it is also about poverty,…
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What is inclusive education and how will this shape your teaching practice? 3142/7278EBL – Assignment 1 1 Introduction An inclusive education upholds the ideals of an equitable society where access to and successful participation in education are considered to be the right of every person in that society. This paper will argue that whilst some steps have been taken to ensure equity in education for all, there is still a long way to go before Australia can provide a truly inclusive educational…
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Catholic Education in Australia has seen a transformation, as the number of Christian Brothers and Sisters subside, the responsibility to provide spiritual guidance, inspiration and pastoral care to the new generation has shifted to lay ecclesial ministers. A 2005 document, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, defines lay ecclesial ministers as those who serve in parishes and schools of every race and culture, and whom work within the framework of the Church’s belief, teaching and pastoral practice;…
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AEB 3100 Student Diversity in Early Childhood Education Assessment 1a Questions for Mentor Teacher 1. How would you think a cultural background makes any affects on child’s learning? How (Sanders 2009) 2. How would you Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culture in your teaching, while you don’t have an indigenous children in your centre? 3. How would you identify that equality can be reasonable towards culturally children in one setting?(practice principle 4, equity and diversity…
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Cultural competency is becoming increasingly recognised in the discourse around education as a fundamental idea that is essential for negotiating the complexity of diverse societies. Defined by a comprehensive understanding and reflection on one's cultural values and worldviews, cultural competence transcends mere awareness to encompass a commitment to respectful engagement and collaboration in cross-cultural contexts (ACEACQA, 2014). This multifaceted construct underscores the importance of fostering…
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Copyright © 2014 McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd Belch, Advertising: An Integrated Marketing Communication Perspective, 3e 2-1 Learning objectives 2.1 To review the concept of marketing, examining how both marketing and marketing communication have evolved. 2.2 To introduce and define the concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC). 2.3 To examine the reasons for the increasing importance of IMC. continued Copyright © 2014 McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd Belch, Advertising:…
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transition: Needs and Experiences of International Students in Australia Paper presented at the 16th Australian International Education Conference, Hobart, Tasmania Author: Dr. Meeri Hellstén Address: School of Education / ACES Macquarie University NSW 2109 Dr. Meeri Hellstén Macquarie University 1 Abstract This seminar presents case studies of international student experiences of Australian higher education. The paper provides insights into ways of understanding various…
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Monk • Peter Renshaw • Received: 20 July 2012 / Accepted: 28 November 2012 / Published online: 7 December 2012 Ó The Australian Association for Research in Education, Inc. 2012 Abstract This paper draws from a study that explored issues of student equity, marginality and diversity in two secondary schools in regional Queensland (Australia). The paper foregrounds interview data gathered from administration, teaching and ancillary staff at one of the schools, ‘Crimson’ High School. The school has…
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and family ties and networks. Reconciliation This started as a week of prayer for reconciliation in 1993, it was supported by Australia’s major religious groups. Under the guidance of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (now Reconciliation Australia) it evolved into a week of celebration…
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