Lawrence-Brown, Diana
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Inclusive Special Education
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
School of Education
TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor Emerita, Inclusive Special Education
CONTACT
OFFICE
COURSES TAUGHT
- DIFF 503. Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities
- DIFF 511. Foundations of Inclusive Education
- DIFF 515. Assistive Technology
- SPED 450. Advanced Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- Ph.D., Department of Learning and Instruction, Inclusive Education, University at Buffalo
- M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo
- B.S.Ed., Elementary & Special Education, Clarion State College
OTHER EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Given individualized supports, all students can learn utilizing authentic instruction that is grounded, applied, and assessed in "real-life" community environments.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
- Teacher education and curriculum, specializing in authentic and responsive pedagogy for diverse learners.
- Interaction of education policy and practice, including how power is exercised in schools and who benefits.
- History of education, especially inclusion of individuals with disabilities in schools, communities, and society.
PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Social justice issues
- Reading
- Music
- Hiking/camping
- Watching stand-up comedy.
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