Enhancing effective practice in special education.

In it together.

Authors

  • Vijaya Dharan Ministry of Education

Keywords:

Action research, collaboration, effective practices, professional development, research project, teacher development

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the process of EEPiSE from conception to conclusion. It attempts to outline the extent of cooperation and collaboration among educators across sectors in identifying what works for children and young people who require significant adaptation to the curriculum. Outlined are the sequence of events, and the people involved, in a project which was the first of its kind in the field of special education in New Zealand.

Author Biography

  • Vijaya Dharan, Ministry of Education

    Vijaya Dharan was a senior advisor with the Ministry
    of Education, Special Education for the EEPiSE project.
    She is both a teacher and psychologist by training
    Optimism that all children and young people can learn
    given the right environment that supports their diversity,
    and belief in their resilience, are what sustain her in the
    work she does,

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Published

01-10-2006

Issue

Section

Vol 7 SI

How to Cite

Enhancing effective practice in special education.: In it together. (2006). Kairaranga, 7(3), 3-7. https://kairaranga.ac.nz/index.php/k/article/view/67