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  1. Learning Better Together: Working towards Inclusive Education in New Zealand Schools (DVD and booklet)

    A prominent New Zealand researcher and disability advocate, Jude MacArthur creates a coherent picture of what we can aspire to in our schools.The Learning Better Together booklet is closely aligned to the principles outlined in the Index for Inclusion. The...

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    Learning Better Together: Working towards Inclusive Education in New Zealand Schools (DVD and booklet)

    A prominent New Zealand researcher and disability advocate, Jude MacArthur creates a coherent picture of what we can aspire to in our schools.

    The Learning Better Together booklet is closely aligned to the principles outlined in the Index for Inclusion. The topics addressed include:

    • medical (deficit thinking) versus social models of disability
    • what inclusion means … and what it is not
    • Māori and inclusion
    • developing an inclusive school culture and inclusive classroom practices
    • inclusive education as matter of human rights and social justice
    • students’ social experiences and learning in regular compared to special education settings
    • the need for teacher professional development
    • the role of leaders.

    A   DVD is also available.It covers similar topics as well as a range of perspectives from children, parents, teachers, and principals. It is particularly valuable for exploring the principle of inclusion and the related concepts of segregation and exclusion. It shows disabled children being included in the classroom and playground context, clearly demonstrating the benefits to them and their peers. Important principles are addressed – for example, the need for active involvement by all concerned, the need for good communication between home and school, and the role of the teacher in addressing individual needs and setting up the classroom culture.

    The DVD shows that strategies for supporting students with special education needs (for example, visual schedules and social stories) are really just about knowing learners well and explicit teaching, and can be used to benefit others. The key message of both the DVD and the booklet is that inclusion is about responding to diversity and that it is a fundamental human right, not an act of beneficence.

     MacArthur, J. (2009). Learning Better Together: Working towards Inclusive Education in New Zealand Schools. Wellington: IHC New Zealand.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    MacArthur, J. 2009 IHC New Zealand.

  2. Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities

    “Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities” is a framework for teachers and special-education practitioners working with Māori students who are presenting with challenges. The framework was developed by Angus and Sonja Macfarlane and draws on the work of leading Māori...

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    Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities

    “Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities” is a framework for teachers and special-education practitioners working with Māori students who are presenting with challenges. The framework was developed by Angus and Sonja Macfarlane and draws on the work of leading Māori educationalists to offer a kaupapa Māori approach that can be applied in practice.

    The Macfarlanes prompt critical thinking about culturally responsive teaching and provide a planning framework that is culturally safe and whānau-centred.

    Macfarlane, S. (2009). " Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities". set: Research Information for Teachers, No. 2., pp. 42–50.

    Macfarlane, A. H. (March, 2009). " Education Discipline, Democracy and Diversity: Creating Culturally-safe Learning Environments". Presentation at Taumata Whanonga, Wellington. (slide presentation)

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Macfarlane, S. 2009 No. 2., pp. 42–50.

  3. Inclusive Educators

    Melrose, S., Bissenden, M., and Rutherford, G. (2010, 17 October). Inclusive Educator. Radio New Zealand National Programme, One in Five. (radio broadcast)In this Radio New Zealand podcast, two Otago University students draw from their own experiences to discuss the notion...

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    Inclusive Educators

    Melrose, S., Bissenden, M., and Rutherford, G. (2010, 17 October). Inclusive Educator. Radio New Zealand National Programme, One in Five. (radio broadcast)

    In this Radio New Zealand podcast, two Otago University students draw from their own experiences to discuss the notion of inclusive education and consider the advantages and disadvantages of mainstreaming and special schools. Their lecturer, Gill Rutherford, then talks about her thesis on the experiences of students with disabilities and their teacher aides.

    Gill's thesis brings out the critical nature of the relationship between student and aide, showing that teacher aides can be both a barrier to and a resource for inclusion.

    Rutherford, G. (2008). “Different Ways of Knowing? Understanding Disabled Students’ and Teacher Aides’ School Experiences within a Context of Relational Social Justice”. PhD thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Melrose, S., Bissenden, M., and Rutherford, G. October 2010 .

  4. New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline

    Ministries of Health and Education (2008). New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of Health.The New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline is a set of nationally consistent standards of practice for the assessment, diagnosis, and support of people with ASD. It...

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    New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline

    Ministries of Health and Education (2008). New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

    The New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline is a set of nationally consistent standards of practice for the assessment, diagnosis, and support of people with ASD. It includes specific recommendations on:

    • education
    • living in the community
    • support for individuals, families and carers
    • professional development
    • Māori and Pasifika issues.

    Other helpful features include an extensive glossary, an appendix on core elements of effective teaching of individuals with ASD, and an appendix on educational interventions that are currently being used in New Zealand.

    The Guideline is a world first in addressing ASD and its impact over an individual’s lifetime. Both its attention to the evidence and the way it has been developed (in consultation and collaboration with a wide range of experts and stakeholder groups) make it a reliable source of guidance for practice. The website includes a range of more accessible supporting material, including a summary, a video and tutorial entitled “What Does ASD Look Like?”, and an FAQ section. This is a core resource for schools wishing to improve their provision for students with ASD.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Ministries of Health and Education 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  5. Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs

    Ministry of Education (2008). Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs. Wellington: Ministry of Education. This booklet offers advice to help parents and caregivers support their child through the transition from...

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    Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs

    Ministry of Education (2008). Preparing to Leave School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

    This booklet offers advice to help parents and caregivers support their child through the transition from school into work and/or tertiary education. Others may also find it helpful to read both the general advice and the descriptions of the support these students will require. The booklet also describes resources and support that are available in schools and from the community and government agencies.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  6. Ministry of Education

    The Ministry of Education’s pages on assistive technology provide forms and information to help you apply for, maintain, and review the use of assistive technology. Factsheet topics include: using assistive technology to adapt the classroom and curriculum the nature, roles,...

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    Ministry of Education

    The Ministry of Education’s pages on assistive technology provide forms and information to help you apply for, maintain, and review the use of assistive technology. Factsheet topics include:

    • using assistive technology to adapt the classroom and curriculum
    • the nature, roles, and responsibilities of an effective 'community of support' for a student who is using assistive technology
    • training in the use of assistive technology
    • what happens when a student transfers to another school.
    Resources for:
    Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  7. Curriculum Stories

    In this video clip Mark Whitford describes the processes his school has in place for smoothing students’ transitions from year 6 to intermediate school and on to secondary school. Recognising the special needs of students with disabilities such as ASD,...

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    Curriculum Stories

    In this video clip Mark Whitford describes the processes his school has in place for smoothing students’ transitions from year 6 to intermediate school and on to secondary school. Recognising the special needs of students with disabilities such as ASD, the school’s approach includes the extra time and opportunities needed for these students to build the relationships necessary for successful transitions.

    Resources for:
    Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  8. Ki te Aoturoa: Improving Inservice Teacher Educator Learning and Practice

    Ministry of Education (2008). Ki te Aoturoa: Improving Inservice Teacher Educator Learning and Practice. Wellington: Learning Media. Ki te Aoturoa is a set of learning materials that is designed to support leaders of educational learning to learn and improve so...

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    Ki te Aoturoa: Improving Inservice Teacher Educator Learning and Practice

    Ministry of Education (2008). Ki te Aoturoa: Improving Inservice Teacher Educator Learning and Practice. Wellington: Learning Media.

    Ki te Aoturoa is a set of learning materials that is designed to support leaders of educational learning to learn and improve so that they can support the learning of others, with the ultimate goal of improved outcomes for students. The materials emphasise a collaborative process in which each person is treated with respect while their knowledge, values, beliefs, and practices are considered and critiqued.

    You may find the following sections of particular value.

    • The chapter on 'Conducting Inquiry' includes a section on selecting a collaborative process and activities to scaffold learning. The section describes five approaches, illustrated by video clips from practice:
      • aligning beliefs with practice through problem-based methodology
      • learning from modelling by others
      • participating in role play
      • using a coach or mentor
      • working with a critical friend.
    • The Learning cases show inservice teacher educators using a version of the inquiry and knowledge-building cycle as they work to improve their own practice while simultaneously supporting others to inquire into and improve theirs.
    • School leaders may find the chapter ' Change for Improvement' useful for thinking about how to manage their communities through the discomfort and uncertainty of change. See, in particular, the suggested activity on page 176, which is based on a set of assumptions on educational change developed by Michael Fullan (2007).
    •  The chapter on ' Communication and Relationships' may help prompt thinking about the kinds of relationships necessary to bring about worthwhile change and how they can be created.

    Fullan, M. (2007). The New Meaning of Educational Change, 4th ed. New York: Teachers College Press.

    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 2008 Wellington: Learning Media.

  9. Teachers as Learners: Improving Outcomes for Māori and Pasifika Students through Inquiry

    Ministry of Education (2009). Teachers as Learners: Improving Outcomes for Māori and Pasifika Students through Inquiry. Wellington: Learning Media. These materials illustrate teachers’ use of an inquiry approach to become more culturally responsive and improve educational outcomes for their Māori...

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    Teachers as Learners: Improving Outcomes for Māori and Pasifika Students through Inquiry

    Ministry of Education (2009). Teachers as Learners: Improving Outcomes for Māori and Pasifika Students through Inquiry. Wellington: Learning Media.

    These materials illustrate teachers’ use of an inquiry approach to become more culturally responsive and improve educational outcomes for their Māori and Pasifika students. While not specifically focused on students with ASD, they have value in helping you inquire into your own understandings about teaching as inquiry, cultural responsiveness, and effective pedagogy.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education 2009 Wellington: Learning Media.

  10. Going to Secondary School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs

    Ministry of Education (2010a). Going to Secondary School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs. Wellington: Ministry of Education. This booklet helps parents and caregivers prepare their child for secondary school. It includes advice and...

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    Going to Secondary School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs

    Ministry of Education (2010a). Going to Secondary School: Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young People with Special Education Needs. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

    This booklet helps parents and caregivers prepare their child for secondary school. It includes advice and information on:

    • what happens to the services and support your child currently receives
    • what to expect at secondary school
    • how and when to start planning
    • how to choose a school and what to look for
    • how to prepare your child and the school
    • preparing to leave school
    • how to contact the Ministry.
    Resources for:
    Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education July 2010 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

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