Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Original PDF Diversity Inclusion and Engagement 3e by Hyde Mervyn PDF
Original PDF Diversity Inclusion and Engagement 3e by Hyde Mervyn PDF
D I VE R S I T Y, I NC LUS I ON A ND E N G A G E M E N T
Prepare for diverse classrooms by understanding inclusion
With extensive learning features that blend theoretical issues and context with practical skills,
Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement provides pre-service teachers with the knowledge and
understanding to be able to respond to classroom challenges and develop inclusive learning
environments. DIVERSITY,
This book presents a clear, socially oriented approach to understanding and enhancing
inclusion in education, and helps pre-service teachers develop strategies to engage students of
all backgrounds, needs and abilities. It shows the advantages of promoting inclusive education
policy implementation, while at the same time addressing the challenges many teachers face in
INCLUSION
today’s diverse learning environments.
This third edition responds to constant change in schools, implementation of the national
curriculum, new policies, other national and international developments, and heightened
AND
EDITED
public and employer expectations of teachers. It includes:
• Increased focus on early intervention with young children, as well as attention to changing
ENGAGEMENT
LE
assessment practices and to the use of technology in the classroom to support diverse
BY
DO
learner needs.
THIRD EDITION
ME
• New Chapter 16, which examines the needs of students facing challenges to their mental
Y
health and wellbeing.
LE
RV
EL
• A broader range of case studies, including voices of students, teachers, parents, teaching
YN
aides, and a wider age range of children, which illustrate how theory works in real life. H
YD SH
• Guidelines for working under new national standards that make all teachers—not just those •
E ER
specially trained or working in ‘special schools’—responsible for supporting diverse learners. • L T
ORE N
LEI CARPE
THIRD
MERVYN HYDE is Emeritus Professor of Education at Griffith University and Professor EDITION
of Education in the Faculty of Science, Education, Health and Engineering at the University
of the Sunshine Coast.
LORELEI CARPENTER is Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional
DOLE
CARPENTER
HYDE
EDITED BY
Studies at Griffith University.
SHELLEY DOLE is Professor and Head of School in the School of Education at the University
of the Sunshine Coast.
ISBN 978-0-19-030845-2
9 780190 308452
visit us at: oup.com.au or
contact customer service: cs.au@oup.com
Glossary 445
Bibliography 455
Index 501
Figure 3.5 Researching worms using both live worms and technology 65
Figure 7.1 The triad model for teaching mathematics concepts 143
Figure 9.3 The Accent 1400 running the 144 Unity sequence (Minspeak
application program) 186
xii
Figure 10.2 Leah works with the ‘First’ and ‘Then’ visual board 235
Figure 11.2 The importance of contrast: high contrast increases visibility 259
Table 3.3 Top fourteen languages other than English spoken at home,
Australia, 2001–11 45
Table 3.4 Languages other than English spoken at home, capital cities 46
Table 4.2 Socio-economic profile of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 74
xiv
Table 11.3 Adaptations to the learning environment for students with vision
impairment 258
Table 16.1 Risk factors associated with mental health difficulties in children and
adolescents 370
Table 16.3 Empirically supported universal SMH programs that have been
delivered in schools and classrooms in the United States 377
xvi
than ever before, schools and teachers are asked to respond to standards that should reflect
positive outcomes for the students that they educate.
The book is primarily designed for undergraduate students and presents a clear, socially
oriented approach to understanding and developing inclusion in education. It is not a text
that encourages a disability or a deficit focus, but attempts to convey positive dimensions to
promoting the implementation of inclusive education policy in practice, while at the same time
focusing on those areas that we know are currently providing challenges for many teachers in
engaging students in inclusive learning environments.
Chapter 2 explores some of the key influences on the provision of inclusive education for
students with special needs in Australian schools, particularly the influence of national and
state/territory government decisions on issues such as the Australian Curriculum, national
data collection, and funding for differing levels of adjustments students may need in order
to fully participate in the inclusive classroom and school. The chapter also examines the
emphasis on reporting comparison assessment outcomes for students locally and nationally.
It also looks at how we prepare teachers for entering inclusive classrooms, and the role of
differentiation of curriculum, learning and teaching for inclusion of all students in our schools.
Chapter 3 assists teachers to develop classroom environments that value, utilise and extend
the rich language and cultural resources that children from non-English-speaking communities
bring to schools. This chapter develops understanding of the languages and cultures
represented in Australian schools and presents five basic principles that underlie teaching
English as an additional language across the curriculum.
Chapter 4 explores the nature of culture and identity for Indigenous students and develops an
understanding of the contexts of Indigenous education in Australia. It differentiates between
the concepts of educational deficit and difference and suggests ways to develop inclusive
educational settings and foster educational achievement through making changes to existing
school and classroom structures.
Chapter 6 challenges the traditional view of ‘learning difficulty’ and suggests that this
constructed category is ever-changing and a fixed perspective about its use does not assist
students or their teachers. Learning difficulties generally encompass a wide repertoire of
difficulties that can include biological, cognitive or behavioural problems that inhibit learning.
The chapter includes a range of strategies directed at greater engagement for all students in
classroom learning experiences, with particular focus on literacy.
xviii
Chapter 7 focuses on supporting students who experience difficulties with the study of
mathematics. By contrasting learning difficulties with learned difficulties in mathematics,
this chapter challenges the view that poor performance in mathematics is a case for
reteaching in withdrawal mode and drill and practice approaches. Error patterns and
mathematical misconceptions are presented as windows into students’ ways of thinking and
conceptualisation of mathematics topics, and serve as a starting point for guiding teaching.
The use of rich mathematics investigations and meaningful tasks is discussed as a means for
curriculum differentiation and inclusive mathematics teaching and learning.
Chapter 8 examines the relationship between learning and teaching and the behaviour
of students. It discusses the important connections between behaviour, mental health and
academic success and how to manage behaviour change in the classroom. A key focus of this
chapter is considering ways to develop a safe learning environment that will reduce challenging
behaviours while ensuring student engagement. To do this, the concept of positive behaviour
support is introduced as a means of making adaptations and accommodations for challenging
behaviours such as those that accompany conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder
and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mental health concerns such as
anxiety. Behaviour issues related to new digital environments are discussed and classroom
management strategies are considered.
Chapter 9 provides a framework for teachers to understand and support learners with
complex communication needs (CCN) in their classroom. It defines the characteristics
of CCN and how optimal levels of educational and social participation may be achieved.
A basic understanding of communication systems is given, and augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) approaches including the use of mobile technologies and speech
generating devices are presented. A range of specific strategies to promote initiation and
teach functional communication in the classroom are discussed and the role of collaboration
by support teams is highlighted.
Chapter 10 outlines the characteristics of intellectual disabilities and how they may influence
or challenge the objectives of inclusive education. It describes the process of developing
an individualised education program and identifies a range of contemporary, evidence-
based teaching and learning strategies that are appropriate for supporting students with an
intellectual disability. Behavioural and instructional strategies that assist in optimal student
engagement are outlined.
Chapter 11 examines the functioning of the visual system, causes of vision loss in children,
the impact of loss of vision on learning and the unique needs of vision impaired children.
Inclusive policies and practices used in the education of students with vision impairment are
described. It also outlines specific communication and learning needs, essential curriculum
areas, environmental modifications and ways to foster educational achievement through
diversifying teaching and providing appropriate accommodations and resources such as
assistive technologies.
Chapter 12 provides an introduction to hearing, and hearing loss, its nature, causes, and
consequences for communication access, participation and engagement in regular schooling.
A range of strategies and resources, including assistive technologies such as cochlear implants,
are presented for teachers and schools to inclusively support children who function as deaf or
hard of hearing.
Chapter 13 provides an overview of what is considered one of the most frequently diagnosed
childhood disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and discusses the implications for
the classroom teacher of changes to the diagnosis of ASD in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual (DSM-5). The chapter discusses the educational implications of ASD and how the
specific characteristics of ASD can impact on a student’s academic and social development
throughout their school life. It provides strategies and approaches that can be used by teachers
to engage student learning through the adaption of teaching and learning situations to meet
the needs of students, specifically in the areas of communication, social skills and behaviour.
Chapter 16 focuses on schools as important places for the promotion of students’ mental
health and well-being and how school leaders and teachers can apply the skills and
competencies associated with positive mental health. As described in the chapter, the most
effective school-based mental health efforts are coordinated across multiple levels of support,
from mental health promotion for all students and more targeted supports for students at risk
or beginning to exhibit signs of difficulty, to more intensive and individualised interventions
for students already experiencing mental health disorders or displaying specific mental health
needs.
Chapter 18 identifies issues that relate to students with special needs as they make their
transitions between educational settings, from early childhood to beyond secondary education.
Planned and supported transitions that involve the students, their families, each of the settings
and supporting agencies are essential for transitions to be successful and for students to move
from one inclusive setting to another with minimal disruption to their social and academic
development.
Chapter 19 outlines future changes and challenges in our society and in schools that may
influence the way in which inclusive education is conceived and implemented. It reinforces the
view that inclusive education is not static, but needs to adapt to change and be sustainable.
Future influences such as poverty, technology, national testing and immigration policy are
considered.
Mervyn Hyde, Lorelei Carpenter and Shelley Dole
The authors and the publisher wish to thank the following copyright holders for reproduction
of their material.
123RF/Oksana Bratanova, 158 (bottom right)/Samantha Ireland, 367/Graham Oliver, 400/
Petkov, 399/Petro, 402/Danil Roudenko, 141/Cathy Yeulet, 94, 158 (left); 231 AbleNet, 231 (all);
Licenced CC BYSA, 305; From Huser, C., Dockett, S., & Perry, B. (2016). ‘Transition to school:
revisiting the bridge metaphor’ European Early Childhood Research Journal, 411; FairfaxPhotos/
Ken Irwin, 354 (bottom)/Jon Reid, 72; Getty Images/Brian Mitchell, 270; Imagefolk/Helene
Rogers, 70; Photofusion/John Birdsall, 352; Shutterstock, 98, 101, 129, 150, 158 (top right), 287,
295, 303, 310, 378, 397; Stocksy/Catherine Macbride, cover.
Every effort has been made to trace the original source of copyright material contained
in this book. The publisher will be pleased to hear from copyright holders to rectify any errors
or omissions.
xxii
Lorelei Carpenter is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Griffith University. She was a Senior
Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Gold Coast
campus, where she taught in the area of inclusive education. Lorelei has worked in the area of
special education and personal counselling for more than thirty years. During this time she has
carried out research in the areas of ADHD, ASD and the effects of mothering children with
these conditions. Lorelei has had journal manuscripts published in the International Journal of
Inclusive Education, Qualitative Inquiry and Narrative Inquiry. She co-authored the book Stories
from the margins: mothering a child with ADHD or ASD.
Robert Conway is Emeritus Professor at Flinders University where he was the Dean
of Education from 2007 to 2012. From 2012 to 2015 he led the Flinders-based national
evaluation of the Australian government funded Positive Partnership program for parents/
carers and teachers/executive. His background is as a teacher in both regular and special
education. His key research and teaching interests lie in the areas of students with emotional
and behaviour problems in both mainstream and specialist settings, and the adaptation of
learning and teaching to support the inclusion of students with special needs. He is a Fellow
of the Australian College of Educators and holds a Distinguished Service Citation from the
Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability. He was a member of the inaugural
Schools and Disability Advisory Council to the Federal Minister of Education.
xxiii
LONDON:
J. MOYES, TOOK’S COURT, CHANCERY LANE.
FOOTNOTES:
[2] I quote from a paper on the State of Education in the British
Navy, printed in the United Service Journal, Part XI. for October
1830. The performance and the promise of the very rising officer,
who wrote this article, help to furnish the fairest practical answer
to those who object to the early advancement of young men of
rank in the Navy.
Transcriber’s Notes
1.D. The copyright laws of the place where you are located also
govern what you can do with this work. Copyright laws in most
countries are in a constant state of change. If you are outside
the United States, check the laws of your country in addition to
the terms of this agreement before downloading, copying,
displaying, performing, distributing or creating derivative works
based on this work or any other Project Gutenberg™ work. The
Foundation makes no representations concerning the copyright
status of any work in any country other than the United States.
1.E.6. You may convert to and distribute this work in any binary,
compressed, marked up, nonproprietary or proprietary form,
including any word processing or hypertext form. However, if
you provide access to or distribute copies of a Project
Gutenberg™ work in a format other than “Plain Vanilla ASCII” or
other format used in the official version posted on the official
Project Gutenberg™ website (www.gutenberg.org), you must, at
no additional cost, fee or expense to the user, provide a copy, a
means of exporting a copy, or a means of obtaining a copy upon
request, of the work in its original “Plain Vanilla ASCII” or other
form. Any alternate format must include the full Project
Gutenberg™ License as specified in paragraph 1.E.1.
• You pay a royalty fee of 20% of the gross profits you derive from
the use of Project Gutenberg™ works calculated using the
method you already use to calculate your applicable taxes. The
fee is owed to the owner of the Project Gutenberg™ trademark,
but he has agreed to donate royalties under this paragraph to
the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. Royalty
payments must be paid within 60 days following each date on
which you prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your
periodic tax returns. Royalty payments should be clearly marked
as such and sent to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive
Foundation at the address specified in Section 4, “Information
about donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive
Foundation.”
• You comply with all other terms of this agreement for free
distribution of Project Gutenberg™ works.
1.F.