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    Provision for students experiencing learning difficulties in independent, single campus, Protestant secondary girls' schools in Victoria
    Sheldon, Margaret E ( 1996)
    This study examines the support policies and provisions for students experiencing learning difficulties in five Protestant, independent, secondary girls' schools in Victoria. A multiple case study, utilising special teacher interviews and surveys of students' parents, was preferred. Supplementary information came from examination of school related documentation, school directories and selected interviews with students, parents and education professionals. Schools' reluctance to provide sensitive information impeded data collection in this study. Schools would not allow direct access to families and two even refused to forward a survey to students' parents. During interviews teachers showed considerable reluctance to share information concerning numbers of students experiencing learning difficulties, selection procedures and programs. Four major influences were revealed in the study: religion, government policies, funding and market forces. Other significant issues emerging included teachers' expressed need for on-going teacher training, and concern about the Disability Discrimination Act (1992). Parents highlighted the need to preserve student confidentiality. Both teachers and parents expressed positive views of the wide range of support services available in their schools, particularly increased parent involvement, inclusive/integrated education and the need for increased funds. Christian ethics rather than Protestantism influenced school provisions and hidden agendas revealed were selective enrolment practices and competition among the schools. Five recommendations were formulated: the need to clarify the implications of the 1992 Disability Discrimination Act for independent schools, further inter-school cooperation, employment of special education staff in all independent schools, formation of a parent lobby and further theological research into the religious and social responsibilities of church founded schools.
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    Grow up into Christ: the history and ethos of Christian community schools
    Kew, Rohan Christopher ( 1993)
    "Grow Up Into Christ : The History and Ethos of Christian Community Schools" is an historical study of one of the largest groups amongst the Christian schooling movements operating in Australia today. This study has concentrated on the period from 1974 to 1990, surveying the history of the founding of this organisation in 1975, leading to its rapid growth in affiliated schools during the 1980's and its tapering off in 1990. Included is an investigation into the reasons for the rapid rate of growth, and its decline at the end of the 1980's. The distinctive ethos of Christian Community Schools is investigated after this, in particular their theology of education, the ideology of G.I.F.T.S., and the centrality of the concept of a learning community based on love and maturity in Jesus Christ. By investigating the foundations and growth of this particular group, it is possible to identify the reasons for its growth and acceptance amongst the evangelical population of Australia. Included is an overview of the role and development of the Institute of Christian Tertiary Education, which will play a significant role in the future of Christian Community Schools Ltd.