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Transformations And Self Discovery; Stories Of Women Returning To Education, Catherine Stone, Sarah O' Shea

Dr Sarah E O' Shea

This book is written for educators and educational policy makers, students, prospective students, their families and their friends. It is the result of the combination of two separate pieces of research by the authors, conducted with a total of 37 students, each of whom was interviewed during 2006 about their experiences of being at university. From these 37 individual stories, seven have been chosen for this book as illustrations of the experiences of mature-age female students in higher education.

As readers will discover, each of these women has a unique story to tell, yet despite the differences in their situations, …

Review Of The Book: Standing On The Outside Looking In: Underrepresented Students’ Experiences In Advanced Degree Programs By Mary F. Howard-Hamilton Et Al. (Eds.), Zeynep Isik-Ercan

Zeynep Isik-Ercan

No abstract provided.

One Laptop Per Child In Remote Indigenous Communities, Gina Milgate

Gina C Milgate

This article describes her visit to a remote Aboriginal community as part of ACER’s review of the One Laptop Per Child program.

The Gender Gap In Asperger Syndrome: Where Are The Girls?, Lee Wilkinson

Lee A Wilkinson, PhD

Although there has been a dramatic increase in the recognition of autism spectrum disorders over the past decade, a significant gender gap has emerged in the diagnosis of milder forms, such as high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome. Statistics indicate that while boys are being referred and identified in greater numbers, this is not the case for girls. Girls are also diagnosed at later ages compared to boys. In this article, the author discusses possible explanations for the underidentification of girls with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome. A case vignette is used to illustrate the gender differences relevant to …

Portrayal Of Disabilities In Caldecott Books, Tina Dyches, Mary Anne Prater, Jennifer Jenson

Tina T. Dyches

We read all books that received the Caldecott Medal and Honor status awarded between 1938 and 2005 and found 11 that included a character with a disability. For each book we analyzed characterizations of those with disabilities, and generated tips for using the book to teach about disabilities. We argue that accurate portrayals of characters with disabilities, particularly the types of disabilities encountered most frequently by young children, are needed in award-winning picture books.

Two Way Teaching And Learning : Toward Culturally Reflective And Relevant Education, Gina Milgate, Nola Purdie, Hannah Bell

Gina C Milgate

Within the Education Revolution lies another, thus far quieter revolution that attempts to raise the profile and status of First Peoples' culture in the Australian cultural complex. This book addresses the coalface of this revolution where two cultures meet; in the classroom, the school, the community, and in both state and national education curricula. Contributors are mostly experienced Indigenous practitioners drawn from academia, the teaching profession and the community. They put the spotlight on policies and processes that serve to either facilitate an informed, respectful relationship in education, or act to reinforce cultural inequity and inequality. Policy implications that can …

Students With A Disability: The Potential Of Kidsmatter, Katherine Dix

Dr Katherine Dix

Supporting Disadvantaged Learners In The Australian Vet Sector, Justin Brown, Sue North

Justin Brown

This paper investigates support models for supporting disadvantaged learners and job seekers in the education, training and employment sectors. This research was commissioned by NVEAC to assist with its identification of preferred models of support for disadvantaged learners in the VET sector.

Implementing A New Initiative In Mental Health In Australian Primary Schools, Michael Lawson, Helen Askell-Williams, Katherine Dix, Phillip Slee, Grace Skrzypiec, Barbara Spears

Dr Katherine Dix

Shoulder To Shoulder : Information For Aboriginal Families Who Have A Child Or Young Person With A Disability, Gina Milgate

Gina C Milgate

This booklet presents information about disability services, respite services, and Aboriginal organisations that provide support for Aboriginal families with a disabled child. Included are stories about how other Aboriginal families have been able to cope with caring for a child with a disability.

Keynote: What Makes A Difference?, Gina Milgate

Gina C Milgate

No abstract provided.

Oecd Thematic Review Of Tertiary Education: Background Report, Justin Brown, Sue Johnston

Justin Brown

No abstract provided.

Career Change Pathways Into Teaching, Justin Brown, Geoff Noblett, Lenore Cooper, Ray Land

Justin Brown

No abstract provided.

Internationalisation In New Zealand Tertiary Education Organisations, Justin Brown, Craig Mcinnis, Roger Peacock, Vince Catherwood

Justin Brown

No abstract provided.

A Giving Experience: The Use Of Community Service For Training Community Living Skills And Promoting Integration With Individuals With Severe Disabilities, Theron Ford, Caroline Everington

Theron N Ford

Presents a case study on the use of community service to promote community living skills and integration for individuals with severe disabilities. Psychological importance of the integration of disabled persons into the mainstream society; Project description; Objective of the project; Implementation; Outcomes. INSET: Community service objectives for each student.