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Biography: Her research and teaching interests include inclusive education, learning disabilities, giftedness, and at-risk learners. She has recently completed two major funded research projects on inclusive education and the Shad Valley Program of science, technology and entrepreneurship, and is currently principal investigator for a SSHRC study on achievement and adult life role choices of adolescent males and females. Her publications range from articles and edited books on cognition, transfer and educational applications; issues and perspectives on school transformation and dual education system merger; to two co-authored texts on inclusive education and cognitive processes. |
The language and culture of my heritage is passed on to me orally. it's a different way off learning than how I am taught at school. How do I keep my traditional culture alive while learning to read and being immersed in the majority culture?
Reading is the core of learning and staying in school . improving reading skills with young Aboriginal children can open up the doors to future prospects.