Dr. James Aiwa Education M Ed Special Education, University of Sydney, Australia Diploma in Vision Impairment, University of Birmingham, UK Cert in Inclusive Education, Ramakrishna College of Education, India Cert in Teaching (Primary), Holy Trinity Teachers’ College, Mt. Hagen Areas of Teaching Contact The University of Goroka P.O Box 1078 GOROKA 441, Eastern Highlands Province Papua New Guinea Phone: (+675) 531 1889 Email: aiwaj@uog.ac.pg | Biography Dr. James Aiwa has completed Doctor of Education at the James Cook University, Townsville Australia. His research dissertation consists of a portfolio of reports on four research projects organized around a research focus on the education of children and young people with vision impairment (VI) in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Aiwa also obtains Masters in Special Education from the University of Sydney and Diploma in Vision Impairment from University of Birmingham, UK. Prior to joining the University of Goroka, Dr. Aiwa was a Senior Inspector with National Department of Education for 10 years. Dr. Aiwa has special interest in the education of children with diverse needs particularly vision impairment and has spent over 32 years working and promoting Education for All- Vision Impairment (EFA-VI). Currently, Dr. Aiwa is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Division for Special Education and Curriculum Studies. Publications Aiwa, James - ResearchOnline@JCU-James Cook University Aiwa, D. J., & Pagliano, P. (2013). The educational experiences of five former students with vision impairment gaining an education in PNG: A qualitative study. Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment 6, 1, 63-70 Aiwa, James - ResearchOnline@JCU-James Cook University Aiwa, D. J., & Pagliano, P. (2013). Equity and access for students with vision impairment: Where is PNG now and where should it be in 2015. Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment 6, 1, 33-38 Aiwa, James - ResearchOnline@JCU-James Cook University Aiwa, D. J., & Pagliano, P. (2011). The education of students with vision impairment in Papua New Guinea: A tentative review of the literature. Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, 5, 1, 50-57 Aiwa, James - ResearchOnline@JCU-James Cook University Aiwa, D. J., & Pagliano, P. (2011). Equity and access for students with vision impairment: Where is PNG now and where should it be in 2015? In: Inaugural National Universal Basic Education Conference pp1-8 from: Inaugural National Universal Basic Education Conference, 12-14 July 2011. Port Moresby: Papua New Guinea Aiwa, James - ResearchOnline@JCU-James Cook University Aiwa, D, J. (2009). PNG post graduate students attitudes, beliefs and practice towards blindness. (unpublished). James Cook University. Australia. Aiwa, D. J., & Pagliano, P. (in review) My Doctoral experiences: An auto-ethnographic method. PNG Journal of Education. (UOG Journal of PG Studies & Research. Submitted) Aiwa, J., Hill, A., & Pagliano, P. (in review) Education has changed: An auto-ethnographical account of my journey from Yuri villager in PNG to Doctoral candidate. Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Diversity (Submitted) Articles Aiwa, D. J. (2014). Blind student graduates with a diploma in education. The National: Weekender (2014 6th June). Papua New Guinea Aiwa, D. J. (2011). The strength of a woman. The National: Weekender (2011 May 6). The National. Papua New Guinea. (Part of the Thesis-auto-ethnography). Lefanu, G. & Aiwa, D. J. (2007). People with disabilities succeed at the University of Goroka. The National, Papua New Guinea. http://www.freelists.org/post/blindnews/People-with-disabilities-succeed-at-the-University-of-Goroka Aiwa, D. J. (2007). International Council of Educators of Vision Impairment (ICEVI) Pacific – Plan for ICEV Pacific Region, 2006-2010. World Blind Union Asia Pacific Region Mid-term Assembly. Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China Carey, G.J.P & Aiwa, D. J. (2001). Participation in Education: Special education in PNG 1999-2001. Go PNG Report September 2001 Carey, G.J.P & Aiwa, D. J. (1999). Participation in Education: The inclusion of learners with a disability in Papua New Guinea. UNESCO Report May 1999. Conference Presentations Partnership and Action towards a Disability Inclusive Pacific. 4th Regional Conference on Disability. 16th – 20th February 2015. Tanao International Hotel, Nadi Fiji. Education for All–Vision Impairment: Papua New Guinea Perspective. International Council of Education for Persons with Vision Impairment. Education for ALL – Vision Impairment Pacific Forum. 8th -11th January, 2015, University of Melbourne, Australia The educational experiences of five former students with vision impairment gaining an education in PNG. A qualitative study A paper presented at the 2013 Biennial South Pacific Educators of the Vision Impairment Conference (SPEVI). 13-18 January 2013 Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland New Zealand Equity and access of students with vision impairment in Papua New Guinea. Where is PNG now and where should it be in 2015? A quantitative research paper presented at Inaugural National Universal Basic Education Conference, 12-14 July 2011. National Universal Basic Education. Research Institute, Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea Creating bridge to enable students with vision impairment to progress from primary to secondary school education in Papua New Guinea. A paper presented at the Biennial South Pacific Educators of the Vision Impairment Conference (SPEVI). 16-21 January 2011. Marriott Sydney Harbor, Australia. Overcoming the barriers that may inhibit students with vision impairment participation in education in Papua New Guinea. A research proposal presented at JCU/PNG Mini Conference - Celebrating 1000 Voices Commemorating PNG 34th Independence. September 2009, James Cook University, Australia Inclusive education at University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea. A paper presented at a seminar on: “One for All Persons with Disabilities Initiatives in Development”. Dhaka, Bangladesh. What changes are necessary in PNG main stream schools to achieve education for all for children with special needs. International Council of Educators of Vision Impairment (ICEVI) Pacific Forum, Currie Hall, University of Western, Australia Attitudes and beliefs towards blind and visually impaired persons in Melanesian societies. A paper presented at a seminar on: 12th International Council of Educators of Vision Impairment (ICEVI) World Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.csid-bd.org/VI/VI-11.doc |
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