FoE - Learning Intervention

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On Thursday 14 November, Dr. Matt Harrison, Dr. Sarah Timperley and Dr. Jessica Riordan hosted the first-ever University of Melbourne 'Celebrating Neurodiversity Research Symposium'.

Part of the Learning Intervention group, the Neurodiversity Project (UoMNP) is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary initiative which aims to better support the neurodivergent community.

Over 20 researchers across the institution, many with lived experience, shared their neurodiversity-affirming research. Speakers came from almost every faculty and from all career stages.

The Symposium brought together neurodivergent staff, students, volunteers, as well as supporters from across the university and public.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell and Pro-Vice Chancellor Elaine Wong presented the closing and opening address. Prof Jim Watterson, Dean Faculty of Education also attended in support.

A selection of recordings from the Symposium will be available to watch on the UoMNP website: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ovg8

Thank you to Matt, Sarah, Jess and the UoMNP community for hosting this interactive and compelling research event.

Students from the University of Melbourne Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) 'Working with Groups' subject recently had the privilege of participating in a yarning circle led by Murrundindi, Head of the Wurundjeri people.

This powerful experience, which focused on the importance of deep listening, was described by many as life-changing. Our coursework introduces systemic approaches for supporting well-being, including group work skills for collaborating with families, students, and communities.

Thanks to Murrundindi for generously sharing his wisdom with us.

Image: M Psych Ed Dev students pictured with Murrundindi and Learning Intervention staff, Dr Chelsea Hyde and Dr Michelle Andrews Luke. Photo credit to Michelle.

The Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne

On Tuesday 15 October, Students enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) program presented their Master research at the FoE Educational and Developmental Psychology Research Conference.

Thirty students presented their research findings on a variety of topics, including learning difficulties, neurodiversity, cultural issues, gender, mental health and wellbeing, as well as teacher led programs and strategies.

Professor Jim Watterston, Dean of the Faculty of Education opened the conference and shared insights about his first job as a teacher in a rural Indigenous classroom in Western Australia, how he felt under-skilled with respect to working with students with learning difficulties and changes in the education landscape during his 40-year career.

Congratulations to all students for their work and dedication! Thanks to all current and past research supervisors at the Faculty of Education at University of Melbourne. Without their support, help and expertise, our students would not be able to achieve such terrific and worthy research outcomes.

Learn more about the conference and the students research presentations on the new Learning Intervention website: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/hbg8