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Professor Dianne Chambers

Dianne is Director, International in the School of Education.

Background

Dianne has recently moved to Edith Cowan University after working at Hiroshima University, Japan. She has had extensive international experience and has been involved in tertiary education to prepare teachers for more than 25 years.

Professional Associations

  • 2017 - InSpEd – Institute of Special Educators, Expert panel member
  • 2016 - Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), Member
  • 2015 - CEC Division of International Special Education Services (DISES), Member
  • 2008 - Australian Association of Special Education (AASE) WA Chapter, previous president, vice president, treasurer, member

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

  • 2018 - Emerald Publishing – Outstanding Author Contribution 2018 – International Perspectives on Inclusive Education
  • 2014 - Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia - Outstanding Service Award 2014
  • 2014 - Emerald Publishing – Best Chapter for 2014
  • 2013 - Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education Best Paper 2013
  • 2012 - Western Australian Institute of Educational Research (WAIER) Postgraduate Award 2012

University and National Teaching Awards

  • 2014 - Vice Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching 2014 (UNDA – Individual Award)
  • 2005 - Vice Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching (ECU – Team Award)
  • 2004 - Fogarty Foundation Prize for highest achievement in M.Ed

Research areas and interests

Professor Chambers has a wide range of interests in the area of special and inclusive education including:

  • the use of assistive technology to support communication and learning;
  • accessible Open Education Resources (OER);
  • the preparedness and attitudes of beginning teachers to accommodate students with diverse abilities in their classrooms;
  • Universal Design for Learning; and
  • International Education.
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