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Observing the classroom literacy environment of children on the autism spectrum in specialist classrooms
Australian Journal of Education, Vol.67(1), pp.28-45
04/2023
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Abstract
There is increasing awareness of the high levels of support needed for literacy learning for children on the autism spectrum. Although research has investigated the quality of the classroom literacy environment, little attention has been paid to examining the classroom literacy environment in specialist classrooms catering specifically for children on the spectrum. The current study used the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) to guide observations, combined with stimulated recall and semi-structured teacher interviews to explore the classroom environments and teacher practices used to support children on the spectrum. Ten teachers from two primary specialist schools participated. The findings highlighted the strong focus on language development and foundational literacy skills across the early years in both schools. Findings demonstrated the potential utility of an observation checklist such as the ELLCO in guiding observations when augmented by stimulated recall interviews. Suggestions are provided for assessing the literacy environment in specialist classrooms for children on the spectrum.
Details
- Title
- Observing the classroom literacy environment of children on the autism spectrum in specialist classrooms
- Creators
- Sue Walker - Southern Cross UniversitySally Clendon - Massey UniversityJessica Paynter - Griffith UniversityBeverley Fluckiger - Griffith UniversityRachael Bowen - Giant Steps AustraliaRoslyn Sullivan - Independent Schools QueenslandMarleen Westerveld - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Australian Journal of Education, Vol.67(1), pp.28-45
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Grant note
- This work was supported by the Queensland University of Technology.
- Identifiers
- 991013033885502368
- Copyright
- © Australian Council for Educational Research 2022.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article