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RIPS 2009-10

These very informal  sessions are to discuss the research in progress in DISN. Please bring your lunch, coffee etc- the only rule is – no PowerPoint!

All welcome

Time: 12.30 - 1.30

Venue (unless otherwise noted): Room 224, School of Education, University of Birmingham, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15  2TT. Edgbaston Campus map (PDF, 397KB, opens in new window)

Seminar Dates

21 October 2009, Room 410

Examining the relationship between thought and language through the case of a girl who lacked language exposure.

Presenter: Jodi Tommerdahl

4 November 2009

Young Learners' Project (exploring early learning in children and views of parents on early literacy including a parent questionnaire for use with parents of deaf children).

Presenter: Linda Watson

25 November 2009

Inclusive Libraries.

Presenters: Penny Lacey and (tbc) Penny Smith

13 January 2010, Room 423B

COSPATIAL (title tbc)

Presenter: Sarah Parsons

10 February 2010

Young people attending MLD schools - personal perspectives from adulthood (Title tbc)

Presenter: Heather Sullivan

10 March 2010

Studying the transitions of blind and partially sighted young people in Britain: what's gone before and what's to come.

Presenter: Ben Clements

24 March 2010

The opportunities and challenges of interdisciplinary research: developing a technology enhanced learning environment for children on the autism spectrum.

Presenter: Karen Guldberg

21 April 2010

Body representation in super-hero comics, with particular reference to the representation of disability.

Presenter: Natasha MacNab

26 May 2010

Title tbc

Presenter: Graeme Douglas

9 June 2010, Room M34

The impact of developing and assessing well-being on changing meaning of inclusion: an evolving research programme.

Presenter: Kathryn Ecclestone

For further information, please contact Karen Turner-Brown K.Turner-Brown@bham.ac.uk