Empowering Learners: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Teaching - Tapa dura

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Maya Gunawardena is an Associate Professor of Pedagogy and Curriculum at the University of Canberra, Australia with a scholarly focus on inclusion and equity in education. Maya’s work is also deeply grounded in advancing equity, inclusion, and critical thinking as foundations for high‑quality learning and teaching. Her research, teaching, and leadership are united by a core priority: Strengthening school education in ways that contribute to a fairer and more just society.

K.V. Dhanapala is a Professor at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a PhD in English Language Teaching and Education. Her expertise includes teacher education, curriculum design, language testing and assessment, quality assurance, and personalised learning. She is the recipient of the prestigious JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship and 2024 Best Educator in Language and Literature Award.

Penny A. Bishop is Dean of Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and Professor of Teaching and Learning. She has received several major honors for her work, including the John H. Lounsbury Award for Distinguished Achievement in Middle Level Education from the Association for Middle Level Education.

Karen Oakley is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the University of Canberra, Australia. She has 20 years of research experience in working with multidisciplinary teams, researching co-design of systems and services, and conducting research to further understand neurodevelopmental conditions. Her work seeks to advance inclusive, evidence-based educational practices that support students with neurodevelopmental conditions.