This article draws together findings from expert evidence and empirical studies to identify
the preconditions for developing inclusive learning environments for young children on the …

The detailed and wide-ranging Report of the Task Force on Autism (Department of Education
and Science, 2001) embodied key policies and practices on the educational provision of …

In order to develop deeper and better understandings of what constitutes effective educational
practices, and to bridge the gap between research and practice, there is a need for a …

We present an interdisciplinary methodology for designing interactive multi-modal
technology for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In line with many other …

This research draws upon community of practice theory to explore the factors that enabled or
hindered participation in an online ‘Foundations of Communities of Practice’ workshop – a …

This paper is concerned with teaching and learning in a blended e-learning course that
supports students in reflecting on and transforming their practice. In this paper we focus on two …

As part of the Primary Review in England, Daniels and Porter examines the evidence for
educational provision and support for children with special educational needs (SEN) and …

This paper analyses how adult learners on a professional development course learn and
develop through online dialogue. The research uses Wenger’s community of practice …

This paper analyses a sample of online discussions to evaluate the development of adult
learners as reflective practitioners within a networked learning community. The context for our …

Experimental intervention studies constitute the current dominant research designs in the
autism education field. Such designs are based on a ‘knowledge‐transfer’ model of evidence‐…