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Quilliam, Claire; Bigby, Christine; Douglas, Jacinta – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: Paperwork can transform organisational aims into action in group homes, but it can also be problematic for staff. The aim of this study was to explore frontline staff perspectives on paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability. Methods: Constructivist grounded theory methodology guided the study. Data were…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Semi Structured Interviews, Observation, Reports
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Hadley, Fay; Rouse, Elizabeth – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2018
The purpose of this article is to examine the disconnect happening in relation to family-centre partnerships. Developing partnerships with families is hotly debated and provides challenges for educators teaching in the early childhood sector. Using a comparative case study analysis, several research studies conducted in the states of New South…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Family School Relationship, Early Childhood Education, Comparative Analysis
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Hackling, Mark; Byrne, Matt; Gower, Graeme; Anderson, Karen – Teaching Science, 2015
Aboriginal children experience social and educational disadvantage and many are not engaged with schooling or learning, which results in significantly lower levels of educational attainment. The Aboriginal Education Program delivered by Scitech to remote Western Australian schools has been shown to significantly increase student ratings of their…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Disadvantaged Youth, Foreign Countries, Minority Group Students
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Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark; Arthur-Kelly, Michael – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2011
In this article, the authors report on an individualized professional learning activity, based on the principles described by Gersten and colleagues, implemented by two academics with three teachers without special education qualifications teaching students with severe and multiple disabilities. The professional learning consisted of consultation…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Faculty Development, Special Education, Teacher Qualifications