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Dr Shiralee Poed
Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
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Education
Under the Microscope
Struggling in school: Helping every student learn
Dr Shiralee Poed’s concern for students with special needs and behavioural challenges is the key driver for her work in education
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Education
Making a case for teacher aides
A recent study suggests they actually hinder student progress, but it is the teacher aides themselves who deserve a helping hand