Assoc Prof Joanne Deppeler - Researcher Profile

Biography

A/Professor Joanne Deppeler is Associate Dean of Research Degrees in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. As a qualified educational psychologist and teacher, Joanne Deppeler has spent most of her career in educational contexts, with a particular focus on students experiencing learning challenges. She is committed to advancing theory, research and practice in the field of inclusive education. She has had extensive experience in leading school development research projects and in the professional learning of teachers within the context of improving inclusive practices. In particular, she is interested in finding new and innovative ways of researching the complexity of professional practice and learning in order to improve teacher quality and the outcomes of schooling for a range of students. A/Prof Deppeler publishes widely and contributes to the professional and policy domains at state, national and international levels. Her co-authored book with Tim Loreman Inclusive Education was awarded the Exceptional Book of the Year Award 2011, and has been recommended by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine as the key reading material for all pre-service and in-service teacher preparation programs in Ukraine. She has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Deans Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Collaboration.

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Research & Supervision Interests

Current research projects include investigating: Teacher collaboration in school-based inquiry for improving outcomes for disadvantaged students and those with disabilities, The effectiveness and social validity of video technologies for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and The effectiveness of a DEECD initiative aimed at building capacity of schools to respond to and support mental health concerns in children and young people.

Qualifications

BED MED SPED

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2005

Master of Education

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1983

Publications

Books

Loreman, T.J., Deppeler, J.M., Harvey, D.H., 2010, Inclusive Education. Supporting diversity in the classroom. 2nd Edition, Routledge, UK.

Loreman, T., Deppeler, J.M., Harvey, D.H., 2005, Inclusive Education: A Practical Guide to Supporting Diversity in the Classroom, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest NSW Australia.

Book Chapters

Deppeler, J.M., 2012, Developing inclusive practices: Innovation through collaboration, in What Works in Inclusion?, eds Christopher Boyle and Keith Topping, Open University Press, UK, pp. 125-138.

Deppeler, J.M., Huggins, D.F., 2010, Collaboration and Equitable Reform in Australian Schools: Beyond the Rhetoric, in Collaboration in Education, eds Judith J Slater, Ruth Ravid, Routledge, New York, pp. 126-133.

Deppeler, J.M., 2010, Professional learning as collaborative inquiry: working together for impact, in Teacher Education For Inclusion. Changing Paradigms and Innovative Approaches, eds Chris Forlin, Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, pp. 180-188.

Deppeler, J.M., Moss, J., Agbenyega, J.S., 2008, The ethical dilemmas of working the visual and digital across space, in Researching Education: Visually - Digitally -Spatially, eds Julainne Moss, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, pp. 209-227.

Deppeler, J.M., 2007, Collaborative inquiry for professional learning, in Dimensions of Professional Learning. Professionalism, Practice and Identity, eds Amanda Berry, Allie Celmans and Alexander Kostogriz, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands, pp. 73-87.

Journal Articles

Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Treccase, F., Deppeler, J.M., Furlonger, B.E., Didden, R., 2013, A video-based package to teach a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder to write her name, Journal Of Developmental And Physical Disabilities [P], vol E, issue E, Springer New York LLC, New York NY United States, p. E.

Ahsan, M., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J., 2012, Challenges to prepare pre-service teachers for inclusive education in Bangladesh: Beliefs of higher educational institutional heads, Asia Pacific Journal of Education [E], vol 32, issue 2, Routledge, UK, pp. 241-257.

Ahsan, M.T., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J.M., 2012, Exploring pre-service teachers' perceived teaching-efficacy, attitudes and concerns about inclusive education in Bangladesh, International Journal of Whole Schooling [P], vol 8, issue 2, Whole Schooling Consortium, USA, pp. 1-20.

Mullick, J., Deppeler, J.M., Sharma, U., 2012, Inclusive education reform in primary schools of Bangladesh: Leadership challenges and possible strategies to address the challenges, International Journal of Whole Schooling [P], vol 8, issue 1, Whole Schooling Consortium, USA, pp. 1-20.

Mullick, J., Deppeler, J.M., Sharma, U., 2012, Leadership practice structures in regular primary schools involved in inclusive education reform in Bangladesh, The International Journal of Learning [E], vol 18, issue 11, Common Ground Publishing, Australia, pp. 67-82.

Deppeler, J.M., 2012, Reform and change in inclusive education: A tribute to Judy Lupart, Exceptionality Education International [E], vol 22, issue 2, University of Alberta, Canada, pp. 44-45.

Mullick, J., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J.M., 2012, School teachers' perception about distributed leadership practices for inclusive education in primary schools in Bangladesh, School Leadership & Management [P], vol E, Routledge, UK, pp. 1-18.

Ahmmed, M., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J., 2012, Variables affecting teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh, Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs [P], vol 12, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 132-140.

Mullick, J., Deppeler, J.M., 2011, Accountability and leadership practices in Bangladeshi schools, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences [P], vol 6, issue 3, Common Ground Publishing, Australia, pp. 275-288.

Ahsan, M., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J., 2011, Beliefs of pre-service teacher education institutional heads about inclusive education in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Education Journal [P], vol 10, issue 1, BAFED and IED-BRACU, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 9-29.

Carrington, S., Deppeler, J.M., Moss, J., 2010, Cultivating teachers' beliefs, knowledge and skills for leading change in schools, Australian Journal of Teacher Education [P], vol 35, issue 1, Social Science Press, Australia, pp. 1-13.

Ahmmed, M., Deppeler, J.M., Sharma, U., 2009, Inclusive educational reform and experiences of the teachers in the U.K. and Bangladesh, MASAUM Journal Of Social Sciences and Applications (MJSSA) [P], vol 1, issue 1, MASAUM Network for High-Quality Publications, http://www.masaumnet.com/mjssa.html, pp. 1-14.

Moss, J., Deppeler, J.M., Astley, L., Pattison, K., 2007, Student researchers in the middle: Using visual images to make sense of inclusive education, Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, vol 7, issue 1, Blackwell Publishing Ltd., http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/toc/jrse/7/1, pp. 46-54.

Deppeler, J.M., 2006, Improving inclusive practices in Australian schools: creating conditions for university-school collaboration in inquiry, European Journal of Psychology of Education, vol 21, issue 3, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Portugal, pp. 347-360.

Loreman, T., Deppeler, J.M., Harvey, D.H., Rowley, G., 2006, The implications of inclusion through curriculum modification for secondary school teacher training in Victoria, Australia, International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, vol 4, Common Ground Publishing Pty Ltd, www.Diversity-Journal.com, pp. 1183-1191.

Agbenyega, J.S., Deppeler, J.M., Harvey, D.H., 2005, Developing an instrument to measure teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education for students with disabilities, Journal of Research and Development in Education, vol 5, University of Education, Winneba Ghana, pp. 1-10.

Deppeler, J.M., Loreman, T., Sharma, U., 2005, Improving inclusive practices in secondary schools: moving from specialist support to supporting learning communities, The Australasian Journal of Special Education, vol 29, issue 2, AASE Inc., Australia, pp. 117-127.

Sharma, U., Deppeler, J.M., 2005, Integrated education in India: challenges and prospects, Disability Studies Quarterly, vol 25, issue 1, Center on Disability Studies, USA, pp. 1-8.

Deppeler, J.M., Taranto, A.M., Bench, J., 2004, Language and auditory processing changes following Fast ForWord, The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Audiology, vol 26, issue 2, Australian Academic Press Pty Ltd, Australia, pp. 94-109.

Deppeler, J.M., Harvey, D.H., 2004, Validating the British index for inclusion for the Australian context: stage one, International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 8, issue 2, Taylor & Francis Ltd, UK, pp. 155-184.

Conference Proceedings

Deppeler, J.M., Moss, J., Slee, R., 2012, International perspectives on inclusive education research, AARE-APERA, 2-6 December 2012, Australian Association for Research in Education and Asia Pacific Educational Research Association, Australia, p. 1.

Deppeler, J.M., Winter, R.V., 2012, Making sense of diversity through investigating literacy learning: Australian teachers work together to improve practices across disciplines, Twelfth International Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations Conference, 11/06/2012 - 13/06/2012, Common Ground Publishing, Champaign Illinois United States of America, p. No pagination.

de Bruin, C., Deppeler, J.M., 2012, The challenges and promises of collaborative research: Creating authentic ways for families, professionals and researchers to work together, BERA Annual Conference, 4-6 September 2012, British Educational Research Association, UK, p. 1.

Agbenyega, J.S., Deppeler, J.M., Moss, J., 2009, Knowing schooling, identity and pedagogy visually, AARE 2008 International Educational Research Conference, 30 November - 4 December 2008, AARE, http://www.aare.edu.au/08pap/code08.htm, pp. 1-12.

Deppeler, J.M., 2008, Accountability and capacity building: connecting national standards with a school-system model for improving teaching and learning, 20th Anniversary Round Table, 20 - 25 July 2008, Oxford Round Table, Oxford, pp. 1-7.

Moss, J., Hay, T., Deppeler, J.M., 2006, Reading "voice" and "place": the account of Victoria, Australia, American Educational Research Association 2006 Annual Meeting Proceedings, 7 April 2006 to 11 April 2006, AERA, Washington USA, pp. 1-16.

Other

Anderson, A., Deppeler, J.M., Moore, D.W., Long, M.G., Sharma, U., McLean, L.A., 2007, SWB Eligibility Criteria Review. Final Report, The Krongold Centre, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-72.

Deppeler, J.M., 2006, Classroom assessment for student learning, Schools and Diversity, Pearson Education Australia, Frenchs Forest NSW Australia, pp. 169-196.

Deppeler, J.M., 2004, Learning improves in networking communities (LINC), A university and school system professional development project report. Monash University, Clayton.

Loreman, T., Deppeler, J.M., 2001, Inclusive Education in Victoria: The UNESCO Education for All 2000 Assessment, National Council on Intellectual Disability, ACT Australia, pp. 13-17.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Administrators' preparedness for inclusion education reform in Bangladesh.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring the teaching beliefs of immigrant Chinese language teachers in mainstream secondary school.

Supervisors:

Harrington, J (Main), Deppeler, J (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring young Bangladeshi students' sense of belonging to school: A phenomenological study..

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Reupert, A (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Inclusion: the merging of policy and practice.

Supervisors:

Boyle, C (Joint), Deppeler, J (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Inclusive Education.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Inclusive education in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia: educators' attitudes and efficancy.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint), Sharma, U (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Leadership practice and inclusive education reform: primary.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Personal Lifelong Engagement and Professional Development for Sustainable Societal Contribution.

Supervisors:

Selwyn, N (Main), Deppeler, J (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Pre-service teachers' experience and beliefs towards inclusive education in Bangladesh.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Predictors of teachers' intention to include students with diverse needs in their classrooms: Primary schools in Bangladesh..

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Video modelling for secondary school students diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: collaborative practices in inclusive contexts.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-co), Moore, D (Joint).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Agbenyega, J.

Program of Study:

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BARRIERS/FACILITATORS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN GHANA: A POLICY REFORM STUDY. (PHD) 2005.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Bell, L.

Program of Study:

The introduction of the Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF) into Special Schools in Victoria. 2002.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Bounds, J.

Program of Study:

THE MODELLED READING PROGRAM USED WITH STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY AND CROSS-AGE PEER TUTORS. 2001.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Eckersley, K.

Program of Study:

Fostering teaching efficacy through delivery of teacher directed professional development workshops and facilitator support at the school base.. 2001.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Eckersley, K.

Program of Study:

School psychologists or psychologists in schools: the professional practice of psychology in Victorian schools. (PHD) 2011.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-Co), Moore, D (Joint).

Student:

Gurry, P.

Program of Study:

EXTENDING THE MODELLED READING AND AN INVESTIGATION INTO COMPARABLE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY. 2001.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Lim, L.

Program of Study:

A project to develop a framework and an index for evaluating the effectiveness of special schools in Singapore. 2001.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Loreman, T.

Program of Study:

SECONDARY SCHOOL INCLUSION FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. (PHD) 2001.

Supervisors:

Rowley, G (Main), Deppeler, J (Associate).

Student:

Mccutcheon, M.

Program of Study:

The transition of students with mild intellectual disability from Victorian Government special schools to post school options. (PHD) 2006.

Supervisors:

Bartak, L (Main), Deppeler, J (Associate).

Student:

Muscara, L.

Program of Study:

Inclusion in a Child Care Context: Experiences and Attitudes of Child Care Workers. 2005.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Joint-Co), Sharma, U (Joint).

Student:

Rogers, M.

Program of Study:

A single-subject ABA study examining the efficacy of Fast ForWord Language training on language, auditory processing skills and phonological awareness. 2003.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Round, P.

Program of Study:

INCLUSION:THEORY AND PRACTICE. (PHD) 2004.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Associate).

Student:

Taranto, A.

Program of Study:

Language, auditory processing, phonological awareness, reading and spelling changes following Fast ForWord. 2002.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Tonn, N.

Program of Study:

Reading change during and following Modelled Reading using cross-age peer tutors. 2002.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).

Student:

Vandenberg, A.

Program of Study:

CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH ABILITY CHILDREN: TEN YEARS ON.. 2002.

Supervisors:

Deppeler, J (Main).