Dr. Kate de Bruin | Inclusive Education in Australia

Dr. Kate de Bruin is a professor of inclusive education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She has taught in secondary school and higher education for 20 years. In her academic work, she has developed inclusive education courses for the Master of Teaching and Master of Education programs at Monash University. 

Dr. de Bruin's research focuses on inclusive education policies and practices. She examines evidence-based system-level and school-level practices that promote quality and equity for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities. Dr. de Bruin regularly provides professional development to school teachers and writes for both academics and the general public. She is a member of the Academic Advisory Board for All Means All: The Australian Alliance for Inclusive Education. 

Here is what we cover in today’s episode: 

1. The significant differences between the Australian and American education systems 
2. The long history of Australia segregating students with disabilities 
3. The growing movement in Australia to move towards inclusive education 

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Resources

Learning Disabilities Australia Bulletin's "Special Issue: Inclusive Education"

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