Dr. Kate De Bruin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate De Bruin is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, where she has been researching and teaching for over eleven years. Her work emphasizes evidence-based instruction interventions in reading and writing within multi-tiered systems of support. Kate's research pays particular attention to inclusion, disability legislation, and the effective policies and funding that ensure equitable education for all students. As a member of the Tasmanian Literacy Panel during 2022-2023, she acted as an expert witness at the Royal Commission, addressing the significant barriers faced by children with disabilities in accessing safe and inclusive educational environments. Additionally, she provides professional development for educators and actively engages with both academic and general audiences through her writing. Her current research interests include differentiated teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and educational policy responses to enhance literacy and support for students with disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2012-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and researching inclusive education and disability policy.

Awards

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Graduate Scholar Award

2013-01-01
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Mollie Holman Award

2015-01-01

Courses

Practising Inclusion Professional Practice Special Inclusive Education Learning Inclusive School Communities

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.