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Professor Rhonda Faragher is a leading academic in inclusive education at The University of Queensland's School of Education. She holds dual roles as Professor in Inclusive Education and Director of the Down Syndrome Research Program. Her expertise spans mathematics education for students with Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and quality of life frameworks in education. Faragher is actively involved in international organizations including IASSIDD and serves on editorial and advisory boards such as the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities.
Education Background:
- Bachelor of Science (UQ)
- Postgraduate Diploma (UQ)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies (UQ)
- Bachelor (Honours) (UQ)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Flinders University)
Research Focus: Prioritizes inclusive mathematics strategies, secondary education accommodations, and ethical implications of genomic technologies. Her work challenges traditional limitations on learners with Down syndrome, demonstrating their capacity in advanced math domains like algebra and statistics.
Grant Contributions: Current projects include 'Reasonable Adjustments to Maths for Students with Intellectual Disabilities' (ARC Linkage) and cross-disciplinary work on genomics and disability. Recent funding also addresses dementia fears in Down syndrome adults and inclusive genomic research frameworks.
Professional Recognition: Awarded Officer of the Order of Australia (2023), UQ's Community Diversity Award (2020), and Fellowships from IASSIDD and the Higher Education Academy. Her research has influenced international guidelines for Down syndrome education.
Lab & Team: Directs the Down Syndrome Research Program, collaborating with global networks to advance educational equity. Current projects include longitudinal studies on Gen Z adults with Down syndrome and inclusive genomic ethics frameworks.
