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Teaching commitmentResearch InterestsAttitude and concern measurement
Positive behaviour Support
Inclusive curricular strategies
Inclusive education in developing countries
Teacher efficacy to implement inclusive education
Professional Associations
- American Educational Researchers Association (AERA)
- American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Indian Association for Special Education and Rehabilitation (IASER)
Community Service
- Adviser: Kelti Project, Anglican Church, Clifton Hills, Melbourne, Australia (A self-sustainable project aimed at alleviating poverty by developing work skills among rural women in India).
- Board Member: Whole Schooling Consortium (WSC)
- Based at Wayne State University, Michigan, the WSC is a network of schools, teachers, parents, administrators, university faculty and community members working to promote excellence and equity in schools throughout the world.
Supervision Doctor of Philosophy
School educators' knowledge and attitudes regarding inclusive education
Differentiated Instruction
Scale Development
Giftedness in Saudi Arabia: Parents' and teachers' perceptions
Choice making skills in children with Autism
Masters by Research
Inclusion in early childhood settings
Assessment in inclusive classrooms
EditorialMember of the Editorial Board:
Australasian Journal of Special Education
International Journal of Inclusive Education
International Journal of Wholeschooling
Special Issue Editor: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Issue Theme: Early intervention work with children with EBD in the early years)
PublicationsSharma,U., Loreman, T. & Forlin, C. (in review). Measuring teacher efficacy to implement inclusive practices: An international validation. International Journal of Inclusive Education
Riley,P., Richardson, P.A., Sharma, U. & Watt, H.M.G. (in review), It happens in school too. Child maltreatment in schools and prevention possibilities: Grasping the nettle. Australian Psychologist
Forlin, C., Earle, C., Loreman, T., & Sharma, U. (in review). Validation of the Sentiments, Acceptance & Concerns regarding Inclusive Education Scale. Australian Psychologist.
Sharma, U. Moore, D., Furlonger, B., Smyth King, B., Kaye, L. & Constantinou, O. (in press) Forming effective partnerships to facilitate inclusion of students with vision impairments: Perceptions of a regular classroom teacher and an itinerant teacher. British Journal of Vision Impairment.
Furlonger, B., Sharma, U., Moore, D. Smyth King, B. (2009) A new approach to training teachers to meet the diverse learning needs of deaf and hard of hearing children within inclusive Australian schools. International Journal of Inclusive Education. I-First Issue available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13603110802504549
Sharma, U. (in press) Using reflective practices for the preparation of preservice teachers for inclusive classrooms. In C. Forlin (editor). Teacher Education for Inclusion: Changing Paradigms and Innovative Approaches. Routledge: UK.
Sharma, U., Moore, D., Sonawane, S. (2009) Attitudes and concerns of novice teachers regarding inclusion of students with disabilities into regular schools in Pune, India. The Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 37(3),319-331.
Forlin, C., Loreman, T., Sharma, U., & Earle, C. (2009). Demographic differences in changing pre-service teachers attitudes, sentiments and concerns about inclusive education. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 13(2),195-209.
Sharma, U., Forlin, C., & Loreman, T. (2008) Impact of training on pre-service teachers attitudes and concerns about inclusive education and sentiments about persons with disabilities, Disability and Society. 23(7), 773-785.
Sharma, U. & Chow, E. (2008) Hong Kong Primary school principals' attitudes toward integration, Asia Pacific Educational Review Journal, 9(3), 380-391.
Sharma, U. & Desai, I.P. (2008) The Changing Roles and Responsibilities of School Principals Relative to Inclusive Education (Chapter 12). In C. Forlin, C., & M-G. J. Lian (Editors). Reform, Inclusion & Teacher Education: Towards a New Era of Special Education in the Asia-Pacific Region. Abingdon: Routledge
Sharma, U., Loreman, T., & Forlin, C. (2007). What concerns pre-service teachers about inclusive education: An international viewpoint. KEDI Journal of Education Policy, Vol 4(2),95-114.
Loreman, T., Earle, C., Sharma, U., & Forlin, C. (2007). The development of an instrument for measuring pre-service teachers' sentiments, attitudes, and concerns about inclusive education. International Journal of Special Education, 22(2), 150-159.
Loreman, T., Forlin, C., & Sharma, U. (2007). An international comparison of pre-service teacher attitudes towards inclusive education. Disability Studies Quarterly, 27(4), Fall Edition
Sharma, U & OConnell, M (2007) Designing for learning: Action reflections, Reflective Practice, 8(3), 433-446.
Sharma, U., Loreman, T., Forlin, C., & Earle, C. (2006) Attitudes, concerns and sentiments about inclusive education: An international comparison of novice pre-service teachers. International Journal of Special Education, 21(2), 80-93
Subban, P. & Sharma, U (2006) Primary school teachers perceptions of inclusive education in Victoria, Australia. International Journal of Special Education, 21(1), 42-52.
Loreman, T., Sharma, U., Forlin, C., & Earle, C. (2005) Pre-service teachers attitudes and concerns regarding inclusive education. Proceedings of International Special Education Conference(ISEC) 2005, Glasgow, 1-4th August Available at: www.isec2005.org.uk/isec/abstracts/papers_l/loreman_t.doc
Deppeler, J., Loreman, T. Sharma, U. (2005) Improving inclusive practices in secondary schools: Moving from specialist support to supporting learning communities. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 29(2)117-127
Subban, P. & Sharma, U. (2005) Understanding educator attitudes toward the implementation of inclusive education. Disability Studies Quarterly, 25(2). Available online at: http://www.dsq-sds.org/
Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J (2005) Inclusive Education in India: Challenges and Prospects. Disabilities Studies Quarterly, 25(1). Available online at: http://www.dsq-sds.org/2005_winter_toc.html
OConnell, M & Sharma, U. (2004) Designing for active learning: A conversation between an educator and an educational designer. The Knowledge Tree- An e-Journal of Flexible Learning in VET. Edition 6 (ISSN 1448-2673), Available online at: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/knowledgetree/edition06/download/oconnell_sharma.pdf
Sharma, U., Ee, J., & Desai, I. (2003) A comparison of Australian and Singaporean pre-service teachers attitudes and concerns about inclusive education. Teaching and Learning, 24(2), 207-217.
Sharma, U. & Desai, I. (2002) Measuring concerns about integrated education in India. The Asia-Pacific Journal on Disabilities, 5(1), 2-14.
Sharma, U. & Ojha, K.N. (2002) Do group techniques improve the academic and social outcomes of students with special needs integrated into regular classes? Indian Journal of Education, 28(3), 13-24.
Sharma, U. (1999) Integrated education in India: A historical perspective. Paper published in India- Australia Training and Capacity Building Project: Integrated Education for Children with Special Needs- A Training Manual, The University of Melbourne.
Sharma, U. (1991) Management of behavioural problems of students with disabilities, NASEOH, 11, 23-34.
RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CONSULTANCIES
Richardson, P., Riley,P., Sharma, U., Watts, H. (2008) Why teachers are aggressive? Monash Small Grant
Sharma, U. (2008) Disruptive behaviours in young children: Understanding and addressing misperceptions of educators for effective prevention. William Angliss Foundation
Sharma, U. & Roodenberg, J. (2007) Self-efficacy to implement inclusive education. Monash Small Grant.
Cairns, L. Richardson, P. Sharma, U. Watts, H. & Wilkins, K. (2007) Advancing research in teaching and learning, A strategic directions grant funded by the Faculty of Education, Monash University.
Sharma, U., Moore, D., & Cairns, L. (2007) Inclusive and special education: Collaboration between Pune and Monash Universities. Project funded through Australia India Council.
Moore, D., Ferrier, F., Sigafoos, J. Sharma, U. et al. (2006) Investigating the feasibility of portable funding for students with disabilities in Australia. Department of Science, Education and Training (DEST), Commonwealth of Australia. Available at: http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/517A32CD-1BCC-4A7E-81F9-7380B24B0221/25817/Investigating20the20Feasibility20of20Portable20Fun.pdf
Sharma, U. (2006) Pre-service educators attitudes, sentiments, and concerns regarding inclusive education, Engagement Grant to collaborate with Hong Kong Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Monash University
Sharma, U.(2006) Empowering parents of children with Autism to manage disruptive behaviour positively. Autism Australia
Sharma, U. (2006) Unit Redesign for Active and Flexible Learning: Students with Special Needs Faculty grant to design a unit based using technology and sound pedagogy, Faculty of Education, Monash University,
Fleer, M., Moore, D., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J. Anderson, A.* (2006) Special advisory and research services to support the literacy, numeracy, and special learning needs programs Department of Education and Science Training, Federal Government of Australia (*author list only includes names of experts in Disability group)
Peterson, M. & Sharma, U. (2006) Development of a Tool for Self Assessment of Teaching Practices, Whole Schooling Consortium, Wayne State University.
Moore, D. & Sharma, U. (2005) Teacher Retraining and Accelerated Training Programs for the NSW Department of Education and Training New South Wales- Department of Education
Moore, D., Anderson, A. & Sharma, U (2005) Reducing challenging behaviour initiative: The effectiveness of off-site centres/ centers of extra support as an intervention for children and young people with severe challenging behaviour, Ministry of Education, New Zealand
Moore, D., Sharma, U., Fleer, M. (2005) East China Normal University Teaching and Research Partnership: Early Childhood and Special Education. A project to enhance research and teaching partnership between Monash and ECNU universities.
Sharma, U. & Moore, D. (2005) Pune University: Teaching and Research Partnership in Special Education. A project to enhance research and teaching partnership between Monash and Pune universities
Sharma, U. Loreman, T., Peterson, M. Forlin, C, & Eagle, C. (2003-Contd). International research on pre-service teachers attitudes and concerns regarding inclusive education. A project being implemented in the USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia and India. (see details at: http://www3.telus.net/wsalberta/research.htm )
Rickards, F., Greaves, D., Desai, I., Pillay, A.N., Sharma, U., Das, A. (1999-2001) India-Australia Training and Capacity Building Project. The University of Melbourne, Australia, Funded by Aus-AID
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Sharma, U. (2008) Making schools inclusive: What school leaders need to do? Invited Symposium at Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, November 21st, 2008.
Sharma, U. (2008) Change in Australian pre-service teachers' attitudes, concerns and sentiments to implement inclusive education as a result of completing a subject in special education, Paris International Conference On Education, Economy & Society, Paris, France, 17-19 July 2008
Sharma, U. (2008) Using concept maps to measure change in teacher retrainees' skills to work with students with vision impairments. Paris International Conference On Education, Economy & Society, Paris, France, 17-19 July 2008
Forlin, C., Sharma, U. & Loreman, T (2006) International Perspective on Inclusive Education, Invited Symposium, Concordia University College of Alberta, Edmonton, Nov, 2006.
Sharma, U., Moore, D., Sonawane, S. (2006) Implementing inclusive education in India- A need for paradigm shift. Paper presented at the Third International Conference, Indian Association for the Study of Australia (IASA) 9 11 January 2006, Pune, India.
Sharma, U. & O'Connell, M. (2005) Designing for active learning: Lessons learned. Paper presented at the Annual National Conference Action Research/Action Learning in Human Services, University of Technology, Sydney, 30th Septmeber-2nd October, 2005
Implementing Inclusive Education In Hong Kong An invited symposium presented to university academics, school educators and administrators from the Ministry of Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education, January, 2005.
Loreman, T., Sharma, U., Forlin, C., & Earle, C. (2005) Pre-service teachers attitudes and concerns regarding inclusive education. Paper presented at the International Special Education Conference(ISEC) 2005, Glasgow, 1-4th August.
Sharma, U. (2003) Self-directed employment for persons with disabilities in India. Paper presented at the Sixth International Abilympics Conference, Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, Nov 23-29, 2003.
Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2003) Challenges and prospects of including students with disabilities in regular school programs in India. Paper presented at 48th World Assembly of International Council on Education for Teaching, Teachers as Leaders: Teachers Education for a Global Profession, , Melbourne, Australia, June, 2003.
Sharma, U. (2002) Inclusion: Too close and too far in Indian context. Paper presented at 13th World Congress of Inclusion International, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia, September 22 - 26, 2002
Sharma, U. (2000) A study of Indian educators attitudes and concerns about integrated education. Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Faculty Postgraduate Students Conference, The University of Melbourne, December, 2000.
Sharma, U. & Desai, I. (2000) The concerns of educators in India regarding the integration of children with disabilities into regular school programs. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Special Education: Inspiration beyond 2000, Bangkok, Thailand, 12-14 January, 2000.
Sharma, U. & Ojha, S. (2000). Skills required by teachers to integrate students with hearing impairment. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of Indian Speech, Language and Hearing Association, Hyderabad, India, 21-23 January, 2000.
Pillay, A. & Sharma, U. (1999) Collaborative-consultation: An essential skill for special and general educators. Paper presented at the Fifth UNESCO-ACEID International Conference: Reforming Learning, Curriculum and Pedagogy: Innovative visions for the New Century, Bangkok, Thailand, 13-16 December, 1999.
Sharma, U. & Pillay, A. N. (1997) Collaborative consultation skills needed by teachers to develop effective teaching programs. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, Brisbane, Australia.
Sharma, U (1997) The attitudes of school principals and teachers toward the integration of students with disabilities into regular schools in Delhi, India. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Postgraduate and Honours Residential Workshop, Sydney, Australia.
Sharma, U. (1991) Efficacy of functional analysis in behaviour management of students with severe disabilities. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Conference on Mental Retardation, Madras, India.
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