Dr Carol Le Lant

Academic Status

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

place Bedford Park
GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE, SA, 5001

The primary focus of my research, teaching and consultancy is on student engagement, linked explicitly with differentiating the learning experiences for all students. Drawing on evidence-based practice and research, I aim to build greater teacher capacity in both our pre-service and practicing educators. I have experience in special and inclusive education primary settings, and now combining my passion for inclusive education with research, teaching and continuing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

PhD

BBSc

BEd(Spec Ed)(Hons)

Honours, awards and grants

2019 EPSW College Research Grant (Teaching & Learning): The effect of school wide professional learning related to differentiated instruction on teacher efficacy and classroom practices for diverse students with Dr Jane Jarvis

2018 Australian Awards for University Teaching: Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Awarded, in collaboration with Dr Jane Jarvis (Team Leader) and Anna Noble
In receiving a Citation, you have been recognised as being among Australia's most exceptional university teachers. You have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to student learning through your dedication to quality teaching. Your work is valued highly by your students, University and the Australian Government

2017 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence: For outstanding industry collaboration, and innovative design and delivery that models inclusive teaching and authentic assessment, in topics on differentiation and inclusion for pre-service teachers.

2017 Small Research Project Grant: Professional learning, teacher efficacy and differentiated teaching practices in South Australian schools

2007 Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry): The Wellbeing of School Communities: ARC Linkage Grant.

Key responsibilities

ITE Program Coordinatory, Special Education

Topic Coordinator, Initial Teacher Education and Postgraduate topics in:

Differentiation and inclusive practices

Assessment and programming for students with special educational needs

Teaching interests

Differentiating instruction for diverse learners
Inclusive educational practices
Children with learning difficulties and disabilities
Special education
Assessment and programming

Topic coordinator
EDUC4731 Assessment and Programming in Special Education
EDUC4720 Differentiation for Diverse Learners Middle School/Secondary
EDUC9307 Educational Planning and Assessment for Students with Special Needs
EDUC9406 Differentiation and Inclusive Educational Practices
EDUC4721 Differentiation for Diverse Learners Primary