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About Brent Elder

Dr. Elder’s research focuses on the development of sustainable inclusive education practices in under-resourced schools. Specifically, in his work he utilizes a critical disability studies lens to examine the intersections of disability, poverty, and education. During the 2015-16 academic year, he conducted his doctoral research in Kenya as a Fulbright scholar. Dr. Elder has published in the International Journal of Inclusive Education, Disability and the Global South, Disability Studies Quarterly, Societies without Borders, and the Journal of International Special Needs Education.

Positions

Present Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education, Rowan University ‐ College of Education
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

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Honors and Awards

  • All-University Doctoral Research Prize, Syracuse University, 2016
  • Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Kenya, 2015-16

Courses

  • Clinical experiences in special education
  • Differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms

Education

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2016 PhD, Syracuse University ‐ Special Education
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2004 MA, University of California, Santa Barbara ‐ Education: Moderate/Severe Disabilities
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2002 BA, University of California, Santa Barbara ‐ Psychology and Art History
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Recent Works (23)

Book Chapters (4)