Drawing on Australian and international research, this book presents teaching and support strategies for educators to be responsive to the particular learning needs of each of their students and deliver quality inclusive education in a sustainable way. Based on the Responsive Teaching Framework, an instructionally-focused approach for teaching that is evidence-based, purposeful, and responsive to students' learning needs, this book assists teachers to build on their current capabilities and strengthen their expertise. Written for practising educators, school leaders, and postgraduate students, Responsive Teaching for Sustainable Learning delivers models for inclusive, sustainable teaching practice in an easily accessible format.
Key Features
- Explains the theoretical and practical basis of Sustainable Learning.
- Unpacks each of the eight steps of the Responsive Teaching Framework.
- Focuses on reflective questions that guide responsive practice.
- Outlines practical strategies and assessment practices needed to support responsive teaching.
- Examines the influences that school leaders have on inclusive practice.
Additional Information
Part II provides insights from whole class and individual student perspectives, outlining practical strategies that can be used, as well as the assessment practices and evidence-gathering needed to support each step of the responsive teaching process. Part III proposes a Responsive Leadership Framework (RLF) that aligns with the Responsive Teaching Framework to provide a shared language and deepen understanding of Responsive Teaching for Sustainable Learning.
Specifications
- Jeanette Berman: Former teacher, school psychologist, and educator in Australia; Principal Fellow in the Learning Intervention team at The University of Melbourne; received an Order of Australia Medal for services to education in 2023.
- Lorraine Graham: Professor of Learning Intervention at The University of Melbourne; recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia for contributions to inclusive learning in 2023.
- Anne Bellert: Senior Lecturer in Learning Intervention with over a decade of experience advising on the inclusion of students with disabilities and teaching in inclusive education.
- Lisa McKay-Brown: Associate Professor in Learning Intervention with extensive experience in a range of education settings, focusing on students with disability.
