Diversity and inclusion in australian schools pdf

Engage local multicultural community members parents, staff, community and faith leaders in discussions about diversity. Early education for diverse groups in australia focused historically on early intervention through two distinct. Australian research alliance for children and youth online. We address the different barriers experienced by students and develop strategies and plans to support inclusive education for our diverse student population. Students enrolled in queensland state schools come from diverse social, cultural. At least half a million children attend school in australia. Our research examines how systems, institutions, educators and communities recognise and respond to diversity through ethical. This extensive cultural and linguistic diversity within the australian population is now reflected in our schools and their communities. Diversity in the classroom means children develop differently. With the public education system experiencing an increased cultural diversity in student population, schools are required to develop inclusive.

Information about inclusive education in queensland state schools. Setting the research agenda held at rutgers university new brunswick, october 6, 2017. Inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life, and is supported by culture, policies and every day practices. We should acknowledge differences, we should greet. Education can reduce inequality and exclusion, or further embed it. The department of educations inclusive education policy pdf, 109kb commits the. Students experience inclusive education when they can access and fully participate in learning, alongside their similaraged peers, supported by reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet their individual needs. Diversity, inclusion and engagement presents a clear, socially oriented approach to understanding and developing inclusion in education.

Dr adela a allen belonging, being and becoming is fundamental to the vision for childrens learning in the. Inclusive education policy policy and procedure register. Australia was an early signatory to the salamanca statement, and it espouses inclusive education ie as the overarching philosophy of education for all. Inclusive education policy statement booklet education queensland. If the applicant discloses that they have a disability, check whether they. Understanding diversity, inclusion and engagement oxford. Prepared by the australian research alliance for children and youth aracy prepared for the australian government department of education, employment and workplace relations.

Diverse, equitable and inclusive employee lifecycle best. The australian curriculum is formed by these three dimensions, and it is the relationship between these dimensions that provides flexibility for schools and teachers to promote personalised learning that aims to fulfil the diverse capabilities of each young australian mceetya, 2008, p. Inclusive education for students with disability aracy. Current practice in inclusive education in australia. Diversity in australian education acer research repository. The compelling interest of diversity and inclusion. Inclusion is really about making schools a reflection of their community. Inclusive education practices have a particularly strong impact on students from diverse backgrounds. Inclusionmainstreaming of students with intellectualphysical disability. Student diversity acara is committed to the development of a highquality curriculum for all australian students, which promotes excellence and equity in education. The public education system is carrying the burden of an increasingly diverse student population gonski et al. Dont be heavy handed with difficult abstract concepts or words, such as multiculturalism, integration and diversity. Article pdf available in health education march 2018 with 377 reads how we measure reads. All students are entitled to rigorous, relevant and engaging learning programs drawn from a challenging curriculum that addresses their individual learning needs.