1.1. Related perspectives
2.2. Implementation
3.3. Effectiveness
Related perspectives: Eva will discuss the perspectives related to promoting an inclusive culture including-
l- the present situation of inclusive schooling in Hong Kong
l- the challenges of inclusive schooling, with the inclusion of children with ASD in particular, in Hong Kong
l- the need for advocacy, with children with ASD in particular
Implementation: Mandu will describe the implementation process of the drama-in-education workshops including-
l- basics of drama-in-education
l- idea generating
l- securing community support
l- actor recruitment and training
l- creative process
l- contents of the workshops
l- some points to note
l- some technical
Effectiveness: Finally, Eva will discuss the effectiveness of the drama-in-education workshops based on the questionnaire exercise. She will present the findings from the questionnaire exercise and other qualitative considerations on the effectiveness of the workshops.
How the session contributes to best practice and advances the field of ASD
Children with ASD are generally considered as the most challenging students with special educational needs in inclusive settings. In Hong Kong, mainstream students’ lack of understanding about the needs of their ASD peers has failed many students (both mainstream and ASD) to co-operate, support and stay in harmony with each other. The project is the result of collaboration between special education experts and drama artists. This is a new attempt in Asian countries and will provide inspiration to related professionals all over the world.
Others
The presentation will take about 75 minutes.
Eva Shui Ying Lai, Ed.D.
Eva’s commitment to the education of children with special educational needs is long-standing. This includes being a special school teacher for over 15 years, and her involvement in providing programmes at HKIEd for teachers working with children with special educational needs (with ASD in particular) since 1999.
Mandu James Yim Cheung Cheung, B.S. (Social Sciences)
Mandu is a freelance creative writer, writing mainly drama scripts. He voluntarily serves individuals with ASD in Hong Kong, China, Macau and Singapore, and organisations which serve these people. His direction of creation is to create pieces with love and caring themes on sustainable living, minorities and social justice.