Book chapter
Spotlighting rural and remote inclusive assessment: Systemic perspectives from the field
Designing Inclusive Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Practice, pp.129-138
Routledge
2025
Abstract
This chapter highlights systemic issues in rural and remote (RR) schools that impact the inclusive education agenda, with a focus on inclusive assessment. Interviews with two school leaders provide reflective accounts of the issues faced by RR administrators as they strive to ensure quality education and assessment outcomes for all students. Their perspectives highlight their dedication to promoting educational equity within their schools, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to showcase their learning in an environment that acknowledges and honours their unique circumstances and the challenges of schooling in RR areas. Topics discussed in this chapter include pragmatic challenges to delivering inclusive assessment practices such as teacher shortages, professional learning, the importance of effective leadership, teacher expertise and efficacy, cultural competence, and diversity in Indigenous communities. The chapter presents recommendations that will assist schools in the implementation of supportive and inclusive learning environments.
Details
- Title
- Spotlighting rural and remote inclusive assessment: Systemic perspectives from the field
- Authors
- Sarah James (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyTracey Sempowicz - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary Access
- Contributors
- James P Davis (Editor) - Queensland University of TechnologySarah Adams (Editor) - Queensland University of TechnologyCatherine Challen (Editor) - Queensland University of TechnologyTheresa Bourke (Editor) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Designing Inclusive Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Practice, pp.129-138
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.4324/9781003463184-15; 10.4324/9781003463184
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education and Tertiary Access
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991067192402621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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