Journal article
Diverse Learning and the Challenge of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education: An Australian Self- Study Action Research Exemplar of a Student with Dyslexia
Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.12(1), pp.29-36
2018
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Abstract
The educational journey of a higher education student with dyslexia and related health issues has complexities. In order to explore the educational practices involved with diverse learning, a self-study action research model, where the researcher also became an active participant, was used. Researcher and co-researcher met irregularly over a period of two and a half years. Their collaborative relationship explored learning difficulties, institutional habitus and health issues, and enacted remedial learning methods that enhanced the student's successful educational progress. The research revealed the need for higher education institutions, educators and governments to recognise and understand more comprehensively the complexity of diverse learner vulnerability. An inclusive educational policy and practice, which recognises and supports 'at risk students', should be supplemented by comprehensive teacher training in diverse learning styles. Self-study action research is an appropriate professional development approach that could enhance teacher understanding and practice within an inclusive curriculum.
Details
- Title
- Diverse Learning and the Challenge of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education: An Australian Self- Study Action Research Exemplar of a Student with Dyslexia
- Creators
- Kay Distel (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityRosanne Alice Coutts (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityKierrynn Davis (Author) - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.12(1), pp.29-36
- Identifiers
- 991012853800002368
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article