Devarakonda, Chandrika


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I joined the University of Chester in 2005 as a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services. I have worked in special schools, co-ordinated Community based rehabilitation projects in India and with ethnic minority communities in Manchester, in addition to teaching in different further and higher education institutions. I have taught on undergraduate and postgraduate level on wide range of issues around early childhood, inclusion and diversity, supervised and examined doctoral students, conducts research, ...
Institutional profile
Diversity and inclusion, international perspectives of early childhood, rights of children, disability…
Biography
I joined the University of Chester in 2005 as a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services. I have worked in special schools, co-ordinated Community based rehabilitation projects in India and with ethnic minority communities in Manchester, in addition to teaching in different further and higher education institutions. I have taught on undergraduate and postgraduate level on wide range of issues around early childhood, inclusion and diversity, supervised and examined doctoral students, conducts research, published books, chapters, and journal articles extensively. I have been invited to present keynote lectures in several national and international conferences. Research interests include issues around diversity and inclusion, international perspectives of early childhood, rights of children…… https://www1.chester.ac.uk/departments/education-and-childrens-services/staff/chandrika-devarakonda
Institutional profile
Diversity and inclusion, international perspectives of early childhood, rights of children, disability…
- Fields of Specialization
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Inclusion and diversity
Early childhood
Ethics of researching children
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PhD
MPhil
PGCE
SFHEA
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- Faculty of Education and Children’s Services
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Webinars, conferences, panel discussions
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Senior Lecturer
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Preparedness and confidence of Associate Teachers to teach children from diverse backgrounds
Mental health
Concept of inclusion
Rights of children
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Exploring Inclusion and Diversity within Undergraduate Teacher Training Programmes in EnglandDevarakonda, Chandrika; McGrath, Sarah; Chaudhary, Diksha; University of Chester (Routledge, 2019-07-31)This research has been triggered by the consistent references to the increase in the number of children from ethnically diverse population in schools in England and lack of confidence and preparedness of teachers to teach children from diverse backgrounds. A government commissioned Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) survey encouraged them to respond to questions related to their preparedness and confidence to teach children from all ethnic backgrounds and who have English as additional language, one year after gaining their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The aim of this research is to explore the perspectives and challenges of students (referred to as Associate teachers (ATs)) on teacher training programmes related to their knowledge and understanding of inclusion and diversity from the teacher training programmes. This research examined the perceptions of ATs on their final year of the three-year degree on initial teacher education programme and some teacher educators teaching this cohort of students who are programme leaders, year leaders, and other staff, who provide enriching experiences related to diversity. Data was collected through a survey consisting of open questionnaires for teacher educators and ATs were requested to volunteer to respond to questions on an online forum. The online survey was kept open for a short window of four weeks to enable ATs to respond in their own time and ensure anonymity. The responses provided by ATs and Teacher Educators (TEs) have been analysed using qualitative data analysis applying the three steps - Developing and Applying Codes, identifying themes, patterns and relationships and summarizing the data. The data resulted in four themes : concepts and contexts of diversity, experiences on the programme, preparedness to teach and challenges. The ATs and TEs articulate that there was significant impact of the teacher training programme on preparing them to teach children from diverse ethnic backgrounds. They acknowledged the lack of diversity in the placements to teach children from diverse backgrounds as one of the key challenges and barriers faced.
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Diversity and inclusionDevarakonda, Chandrika; Powlay, Liz (Sage, 2016-05-14)This chapter aims to develop an understanding of the concept of inclusion and relate to children in early years and primary education
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Diversity and inclusion in early childhood: An introductionDevarakonda, Chandrika; University of Chester (SAGE, 2014-03-18)This book offers an overview of current research, policy and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years.
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The global dimension and foundation stageDevarakonda, Chandrika; University of Chester (Trenthan Books, 2008-09-01)This book chapter discusses how a global dimension to the foundation stage curriculum can provide opportunities for exploring relationships and issues at personal, local, and global levels.
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Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings A Professional Guide to Ethnicity, Religion, Culture and LanguageDevarakonda, Chandrika; University of Chesterhis guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning. Examining the impact of unconscious bias, blind spots and institutionalised discrimination that set some children at a disadvantage, this book raises awareness and provides strategies for professionals to proactively support those affected. It covers race and ethnicity, religion, culture, EAL and intersectionality and enables professionals to help children from diverse backgrounds to develop to the best of their potential