Special Education at UNSW is particularly interested in addressing issues in special education across the lifespan of people with disabilities.
Theoretical frameworks from the fields of education, disability studies, assistive technology, and the behavioural sciences inform research and teaching at all levels of teacher education.
The Special Education and Inclusive Education Research group (SIERG) has a strong commitment to conducting research that aims to enrich the lives of children, adolescents and adults with disabilities by providing evidence-based supports to help them succeed in inclusive environments at school, at home, and in the community.
Our current and past research projects encompass the following areas:
The Special Education team have strong partnerships with a range of educational providers, including:
Schools
Non-governmental organisations
Professional organisations
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