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  1. Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling: Best Evidence Synthesis

    Alton-Lee. A. (2003). Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling: Best Evidence Synthesis. Wellington: Ministry of Education.See also the series of BES Exemplars: Quality Teaching/Ngā Kete Raukura – Ngā Tauira: He Ako Reikura, by Alton-Lee and others. Quality Teaching for...

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    Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling: Best Evidence Synthesis

    Alton-Lee. A. (2003). Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling: Best Evidence Synthesis. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

    See also the series of BES Exemplars: Quality Teaching/Ngā Kete Raukura – Ngā Tauira: He Ako Reikura, by Alton-Lee and others.

    Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling: Best Evidence Synthesis is framed around the concept of 'diversity'. It rejects the idea that we can segregate students into groups who are 'normal' or 'other'. Working from that inclusive frame, it identifies ten characteristics of teaching that are strongly associated with improved outcomes for diverse learners.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Alton-Lee, A. 2003 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  2. BES Exemplars: Quality Teaching/Ngā Kete Raukura – Ngā Tauira: He Ako Reikura

    A series of BES Quality Teaching exemplars has now been published by the Ministry of Education. The exemplars demonstrate: the nature of highly effective teaching the professional learning, leadership, and educationally powerful connections with families, whānau, and communities that support...

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    BES Exemplars: Quality Teaching/Ngā Kete Raukura – Ngā Tauira: He Ako Reikura

    A series of BES Quality Teaching exemplars has now been published by the Ministry of Education. The exemplars demonstrate:

    • the nature of highly effective teaching
    • the professional learning, leadership, and educationally powerful connections with families, whānau, and communities that support such teaching.

    They show real people in real schools translating research into practice and generating new evidence for you to consider. This widened focus has led to the identification of eleven dimensions of quality teaching. The exemplars incorporate tools that teachers and school leaders can use to engage with the content and consider its application to their practice. These include an adapation of the inquiry and knowledge-building tool.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Alton-Lee, A., and others 2012 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  3. Autism New Zealand

    Autism New Zealand is on a mission 'to improve the quality of life for people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whānau, and those who support them'.As part of its work to achieve that mission, Autism New...

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    Autism New Zealand

    Autism New Zealand is on a mission 'to improve the quality of life for people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whānau, and those who support them'.

    As part of its work to achieve that mission, Autism New Zealand funded and was integrally involved in the development of this website. Other work includes the provision of training and support for caregivers and professionals and an information service through which you can access resources on autism.

    Autism New Zealand’s website is itself a resource for learning. For example, it provides:

    • information about autism that is illustrated by video clips
    • insight into what it is like to have ASD or to be the parent or caregiver of a person with ASD
    • a game about emotions that can be used to teach younger children social skills
    • an online shop and library
    • information about training programmes.
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Autism New Zealand .

  4. Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital...

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    Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital apps.

    A series of toolkits address specific topics. If working with a student with ASD is a new experience for you, two of these toolkits may be particularly useful.

    The School Community Toolkit supports schools to build communities that interact with students with autism in inclusive ways. There are information sheets for people with different roles in the school community.

    The video clips in the toolkit would be an excellent starting point for building understanding and relationships in your school. These clips give practical advice, suggest strategies, and describe how they have been put into practice. There are more video clips in the resources section.

    Make sure you take a look at the appendix.

    This downloadable 140-page booklet has articles, guides, and examples on topics, including:

    • an article by Ellen Notbothm on 'Ten Things your Student with Autism Wishes you Knew'
    • an article by Paula Kluth on 'Supporting Students with Autism: 10 Ideas for Inclusive Classrooms'
    • organisation, sensory, and behavioural strategies
    • assessments
    • peer supports, including teacher and student manuals for a peer mentoring programme.

    The Transition Toolkit was created to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. However, others may also find it helpful in building their understandings of how they can support students, parents, and whānau through this critical time.

     The Transition Toolkit is organised around ten topics, which are also used to organise the information and resources in the appendices. The topics are:

    • general resources on transition
    • self-advocacy
    • transition and the IEP
    • community life
    • employment
    • post-secondary education
    • housing
    • legal matters
    • health
    • Internet and technology.

    Note: These resources do not reflect the change in the definition of ASD, separating out Asperger Syndrome from ASD. In addition, some reviewers felt that there is a negative slant to the website, as evidenced in discussion about a search for a cure and a desire to 'fight autism'.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Autism Speaks Inc. .

  5. BES (Best Evidence Synthesis) Iterative Programme – Hei Kete Raukura

    The Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) programme brings together research-based evidence from New Zealand and elsewhere to explain what works in education and why for diverse (all) learners in schooling, focusing particularly on what makes a bigger difference for Māori...

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    BES (Best Evidence Synthesis) Iterative Programme – Hei Kete Raukura

    The Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) programme brings together research-based evidence from New Zealand and elsewhere to explain what works in education and why for diverse (all) learners in schooling, focusing particularly on what makes a bigger difference for Māori and Pasifika learners. Five BES reports have been published to date. These are:

    • School Leadership and Student Outcomes/He Kura Rangatira BES by V. Robinson, M. Hohepa, and C. Lloyd
    • Effective Pedagogy in the Social Sciences/Tikanga ā iwi BES by G. Aitken and C. Sinnema
    • Teacher Professional Learning and Development BES by H. Timperley et al.
    • Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics/Pāngarau BES by G. Anthony and M. Walshaw
    • Quality Teaching for Diverse Students in Schooling by A. Alton-Lee.

    Recent BESs feature vignettes and cases that bring their findings to life. Three have been summarised by the The International Academy of Education (IAE). These are:

    • Teacher Professional Learning and Development/Te Kaupapa Whakaako, Whakapakari Kaiako
    • Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics/Te Ako Pāngarau Whaihua
    • Effective Pedagogy in Social Sciences/Tikanga ā Iwi.

    The BES Exemplars are a recent development. Each exemplar describes how educators have successfully implemented a particular teaching approach and explains the conditions that enabled success. They are designed to help you implement a collaborative approach to ongoing school improvement that is responsive to diverse (all) learners.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Leading change, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education.

  6. Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools

    Booth, T., and Ainscow, M. (2011). Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools. Bristol, England: Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education.This third edition of the Index is available on loan from the IHC library. The second edition, published...

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    Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools

    Booth, T., and Ainscow, M. (2011). Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools. Bristol, England: Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education.

    This third edition of the Index is available on loan from the IHC library. The second edition, published in 2002, is also available.

    The Index for Inclusion has supported principled school development around the world since its first publication in 2000. Its approach to whole-school improvement is based on the principles of inclusion and is structured around three dimensions: culture, polices, and practices.

    The success of the Index can be judged by the fact that it has been translated into 37 languages.

    You can find more information, including a detailed description, on the CSIE website.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Leading change, Understanding inclusion, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Booth, T., and Ainscow, M. 2011 .

  7. Digital Opportunities Project: Project DISE

     The  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland. The project dealt with three themes: Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements...

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    Digital Opportunities Project: Project DISE

     The  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland. The project dealt with three themes:

    1. Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements and skill development.
    2. Socialisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips that show the student behaviour that is appropriate in a specific setting (like a digital social story).
    3. Desensitisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips to prepare students to deal with situations that are potentially distressing for them (for example, visits to the ear clinic).

      A report by Bull, Brooking, and Campbell (2008) used DISE as a case study because it exemplified the use of technology to build successful home–school partnerships and because of the potential for transferring the strategies to mainstream schools.

    Resources for:
    Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  8. Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education

     Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. NZCER (2008).  Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education. Wellington: Ministry of Education. One of the case studies in this report uses the  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project because it...

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    Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education

     Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. NZCER (2008).  Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

     One of the case studies in this report uses the  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project because it exemplified the use of technology to build successful home–school partnerships and because of the potential for transferring the strategies to mainstream schools.

     The DISE project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland.

     The project dealt with three themes:

    1. Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements and skill development.
    2. Socialisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips that show the student behaviour that is appropriate in a specific setting (like a digital social story).
    3. Desensitisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips to prepare students to deal with situations that are potentially distressing for them (for example, visits to the ear clinic).
    Resources for:
    Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  9. Educational Leaders

    The  Educational Leaders site supports New Zealand school leaders solve problems and increase their professional learning. The site is a rich repository of information about leadership, change, inquiry, and knowledge building. It includes specific sections on culture, pedagogy and assessment,...

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    Educational Leaders

    The  Educational Leaders site supports New Zealand school leaders solve problems and increase their professional learning. The site is a rich repository of information about leadership, change, inquiry, and knowledge building. It includes specific sections on culture, pedagogy and assessment, and problem solving. There are also practical supports for managing schools effectively.

     A page on Attitudes, values, and ethics provides information and resources for taking moral leadership and setting clear goals that ensure success for all students.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Leading change, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  10. Education for Sustainability

    In their research for the Index for Inclusion, Booth and Ainscow (2011) found that sustainability is one of the values that support the development of inclusive education. Sustainability is one of the future-focused issues recommended by The New Zealand Curriculum,...

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    Education for Sustainability

    In their research for the Index for Inclusion, Booth and Ainscow (2011) found that sustainability is one of the values that support the development of inclusive education. Sustainability is one of the future-focused issues recommended by The New Zealand Curriculum, and is the subject of an extensive site on TKI.

    The Education for Sustainability website offers information and advice about how to integrate a focus on sustainability into the school curriculum, as well as illustrative case studies. A specific section focuses on the senior secondary school.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

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