Teaching is a female dominated profession 73% of all in school staff are female and there are more female than male school leaders australian bureau of statistics, 2018b. Socioeconomic diversity is wrapped up in australia s sense of a fair go, she says. Implementation of the right to inclusive education in australia 21. The checklist will assist you in determining your needs, gaps and achievements in relation to social inclusion and diversity practices. Diversity and inclusion is a class issue even in australia. Australian competition and consumer commission 23 marcus clarke street, canberra, australian capital territory, 2601. Our critical success factors are leadership, policy infrastructure, communication, reporting and tools.
Students are prepared for engagement and participation in australian society. The melbourne declarations goals provide the policy framework for the australian curriculum, to promote excellence and equity and enable successful learning opportunities for all students. Sharing our stories diversity and inclusion strategy the department acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. United nations convention on the rights of persons with a disability article 24 the right to an inclusive education. Diversity council australia dca is the only independent, notforprofit workplace diversity advisor to business in australia. As an australian public service aps agency, we are committed to ensuring that our workforce is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. Approaches to inclusion encompassing multiple forms of diversity coexist in the australian educational literature with targeted approaches focused on disabilities or risk. Addressing the challenges of cultural diversity in our schools. Impact of diversity and inclusion within organisations. Australian higher education policy and inclusion of people with disabilities. The department of education s inclusive education policy supports our shared vision and the right for students of all social, cultural, community and family backgrounds, and of all identities, and all abilities to receive high quality education. Diversity management is important in determining if diversity will bring benefits.
Oeeoexisting diversity and inclusion expectations for senior officers, managers, and supervisors, including how diversity and inclusion performance impacts evaluation results. Pdf inclusion and equity in australian secondary schools. This report identifies research and evidencebased literature regarding outcomes of inclusive education for students with disability internationally, and specifically within australia. Schooling 1994 identified curriculum and assess ment as. Early childhood care and education national inclusion charter 03 introduction04 principles of an inclusive culture in the early childhood service 04 charter statement 04. The issue goes deeper, however, than unintended consequences. Student diversity queensland schools reflect the diverse nature of communities across queensland. The australian human rights commission have created a range of resources, including. Pdf inclusive education ie is a term that has been part of the educational discourse in australia for almost two decades. The melbourne declaration on educational goals for young australians declares that all australian governments and all school sectors must provide all students with access to highquality schooling that is free from discrimination based on gender, language, sexual orientation, pregnancy, culture, ethnicity, religion, health or disability. How can the australian curriculum be used to meet diverse learning needs. The australian curriculum provides opportunities for teachers to develop inclusive teaching and learning programs that build on students interests, strengths, goals and learning needs to. While the proportion of male and female students is fairly even, this is not reflected on the teacher side. Recognising the cultural diversity of school communities helps meet the educational and welfare needs of students and their families.
We would like to acknowledge the asio diversity and inclusion strategy 2018 2020 in the development of this document. Cuturally inclusive learning for indigenous formatted v5. Explore the feasibility of division and officelevel diversity and inclusion performance metrics to promote accountability and best practices. Equity, student diversity and inclusion have figured in physical education pe curriculum development in australia and internationally for more than twenty. Acara is committed to the development of a highquality curriculum for all australian students, one that promotes excellence and equity in education.
It aids in the planning of teaching and learning activities. This thesis is about cultural diversity and drama education and is set in an australian secondary school. Cultural diversity and drama education within an australian. Diversity and inclusion strategy 20192022 ip australia. Mapping the state of inclusion in the australian workforce, sydney, diversity council australia, 2019. Diversity, inclusion and engagement presents a clear, socially oriented approach to understanding and developing inclusion in education. Inclusion, diversity and writing in the indian context 209 kanika singh part iii supporting historically marginalized populations 9 gender and sexual diversity in asian universities 231 khoo hoon eng and daryl w. Our commitment the department commits to continuing our journey towards a more inclusive education. In order to become one of the worlds most innovative companies, it is crucial that our teams are filled with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
This market leading, australian text gives students a broad understanding of the principles of inclusive education, and the ways in which teachers can accommodate the differing learning needs of their. The charter invites all of us, at every level of the early childhood care and education system from national policymakers to frontline practitioners to embrace, promote and embed principles of. It conveys positive dimensions to promoting the implementation of inclusive education policy in practice, while at the. We recognise the benefits for the recruitment, retention, innovation, collaboration and productivity of staff and students in an environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. Journal of postsecondary education and disability, 284. Resources and information to help schools build intercultural capability and strengthen inclusion.
Our diversity and inclusion framework pdf 511kb 1p, and related action plans, outline the universitys key priorities and objectives to build a more diverse and. Under the disability discrimination act 1992 cwlth and the disability standards for education. Diversity in school leadership australian institute for. However, the demographics of school leaders do not match the gender and cultural diversity of australia s student community. Cultural diversity, citizenship and engagement babacan h university of the sunshine coast, sippy downs, queensland, australia abstract the debates about globalisation have pointed to the movements of people across the world both wanted and unwanted migration. Yes spectrum of academic abilitymixed ability inclusion mainstreaming of students with intellectualphysical disability focus on the. Safe work australia swa recognises the rich diversity of people within the australian community. Nov 04, 2010 education were examined to identify recurring and emerging approaches to inclusion within australian programs for children from birth to eight years. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to their elders both past and present. Diversity and australian education professor steve dinham national research director teaching, learning and leadership acer robert bosch foundation workshop berlin 4th. Inclusive education for people with disability australian human. The australian multiculturalism policy asserts that.
Students enrolled in queensland state schools come from diverse social. Calendar for cultural diversity department of education. Diversity and inclusion in australian schools is desigend for undergraduate students and presents a clear, sociallyoriented approach to understanding and developing inclusion in education. The text conveys positive dimensions to promoting the implementation of inclusive education policy in practice, while at the same time focusing on those areas that are currently providing challenges to many teachers in inclusive. In australia for instance, the national strategy for equity in. Inclusion and diversity policy children education and care services national law application act 2010. Provide an educational program which aims to reflects principles of inclusion, equity and diversity in action.
With all the news about violence between racial groups, this is an important point to think about, how we want to build the future. Workplace diversity and inclusion strategy 201619 3 message from our secretary i am pleased to present our workplace diversity and inclusion strategy and employee plans developed in partnership with enable development, an award winning social enterprise led by passionate professionals with lived experiences of disability. We provide unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of member organisations. Apr 15, 2020 discussions about class in the workplace can be hindered by fear of offending australia s national identity, says rhonda brightonhall fcphr, ceo of consultancy mwah and chair of ahris diversity and inclusion advisory panel. It promotes a more comprehensive and evidencebased approach to providing equitable education, which is at the heart of education for all. Australia 2003a document advocates australian multiculturalism encourages australians to support each other and encourages diversity in ways of thinking pp. Equity and inclusion in education global partnership for. In that case, because inclusion is an important key for childrens social development early childhood australia 2016, another important topic is multiculturalism.
Most of the seven case studies come from eua member universities that participated in a focus group on the topic hosted by the university of lille 3 human and social sciences in france in. Spotlight diversity in school leadership australian institute for. Diversity, equality and inclusion charter and guidelines for. Information about inclusive education in queensland state schools. Yang 10 higher education for women in asia 263 solveig olsonstrom and nirmala rao part iv leadership for inclusion. The diversity of students, including students with disability, those who are gifted and talented and those for whom english is an additional language or dialect, can present both extraordinary. Diversity and inclusion are important in china today because megatrends such as globalization, urbanization, individualism and technology revolution increase diversity in the workplace but not necessarily inclusion of this diversity. Age discrimination act 2004 cwlth disability discrimination act 1992 cwlth disability standards for education 2005 cwlth. In the field of drama education, donelan 2004 contends that australian drama educators work in heterogeneous schools and communities that reflect the impact of postcolonial migration, displacement and globalisation p.
The justification for inclusive education in australia springerlink. Student diversity and the australian curriculum first for lasts. Every day, principals respond to the unique learning and support needs of their school population to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn and succeed in a safe, supportive, inclusive and disciplined learning environment. Take a stand against racism a unit of work designed to equip students in years 5 and 6 to take a stand against racism in their schools and communities tackling racism in australia a unit of work that encourages students in years 9 and 10 to think about diversity, to affirm and celebrate difference. Explore the feasibility of division and officelevel diversity and inclusion performance metrics to. The responsibility for dealing with diversity issues belongs to every employee in the company. Yes spectrum of academic abilitymixed ability inclusion mainstreaming of students with intellectualphysical disability focus on the individual, catering for difference, teaching the whole child interpersonal learning, more emphasis on thinking, life skills to equip the individual. Diversity without inclusion will not allow ip australia to gain the benefits of a diverse an d inclusive workforce. An overview of the diversity, equality and inclusion charter and guidelines for early childhood care and education 01 part a. The emphasis on inclusion of diverse learners presents challenges to early. While there is no overarching definition under which ie operates in that. The alice springs mparntwe education declaration education council, 2019 affirms the goals of the melbourne declaration 2008. Acara is committed to the development of a highquality curriculum for all australian students, which promotes excellence and equity in education.
Australian career services supporting diversity and. In its global diversity and inclusion study, the society of human resources management rates china as 44th. Workplace diversity and inclusion program 2019 23 we all have responsibility for diversity and inclusion senior leaders senior leaders are responsible for creating and maintaining diverse and inclusive workplaces, and ensuring the workplace diversity and inclusion program is implemented effectively. The social inclusion diversity checklist is based on locally, nationally and internationally recognised tools of best practice and created by the city of ryde as a selfassessment tool. Diversity and inclusion in australian schools offers a sociallyoriented approach to understanding and developing inclusive practices in education. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws human rights commission. The diversity and inclusion framework the framework sets. Inclusion and diversity in education guidelines for inclusion. Impact of diversity and inclusion the business case for diversity is sometimes seen as distinct from the legal and moral case as it. Access and provide referral to inclusion support services to support childrens wellbeing and full inclusion into our preschool program. Victorian citizens come from more than 200 countries, speak 260 languages and follow 5 different faiths. All students are entitled to rigorous, relevant and engaging learning programs drawn from a challenging curriculum that addresses their individual learning needs.
Cultural diversity is one of victorias greatest assets. Participants and faculty from the 2017 nais diversity leadership institute share advice on how schools can improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion pra. How schools can improve diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, your hr department has official duties regarding diversity and can provide advice or guidance if you have questions. Our policing services are provided through leadership that fosters a diverse, inclusive and respectful workforce, better equipping us to work together to understand and respond to the victorian community. The text conveys positive dimensions to promoting the implementation of inclusive education policy in practice, while at the same time focusing on those areas that are currently providing challenges to many teachers in inclusive learning. It focuses on encouraging preservice teachers to develop strategies to engage students of all backgrounds, needs and abilities in a diverse classroom. Inclusion and diversity in education guidelines for. Recommendation 4 teacher development for inclusive education needs to position teaching as a clinicalpractice. Education children for inclusion and diversity 4e continues to build on the concept of inclusive curriculum and the diversity of learning needs. Introducing the model of the culturally inclusive school 9 2. Social justice principles, the law, and research, as bases. Pdf this paper presents findings from a largescale, indepth study of secondary schools in one australian state that were achieving exceptional.
Victoria police diversity and inclusion framework 20172020. Weve looked into some of the current initiatives, covering students with disability, lgbti lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex students, and gender inclusion and balance. It conveys the positive, dimensions to promoting the implementation of inclusive education policy, while focusing on areas that challenge teachers in inclusive learning environments. In fact, every major policy development, at least from the dawkins reforms of the 1980s onwards, has aspired to diversity, even though many actually led to more homogeneity. Students with learning needs may constitute around 30% of the school age population. The australian multiculturalism policy asserts that, all australians have the opportunity to be active and equal. Inclusive education ie is a term that has been part of the educational discourse in australia for almost two decades. As of 2018, there were approximately 19,712 school leaders working in australian schools comprising 6% of all teaching staff australian bureau of statistics, 2018b. Education for inclusion and diversity, 2011, adrian f. Where organisations are diverse but not inclusive, the statistics may reflect a diverse workforce, but people from minority. However, in order to establish diversity in school leadership teams, the teaching staff must. Most of the seven case studies come from eua member universities that participated in a focus group on the topic hosted by the university.
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