Module 1: Foundations of Inclusive Teaching
Francesca
Ceppetelli & Alyssa Nahigian
Overview:
§ “Inclusive schooling
is an educational movement that stresses interdependence and independence,
views all students as capable, and values a sense of community. Further, it
supports civil rights and equity in the classroom” (Kluth, 2015). It is every
student’s right to have access to the general education curriculum.
History of Inclusion:
§ An example we looked at of how people with disabilities
were treated in the past was the Willowbrook insititution.
§ Society viewed
people with disabilities as not being normal members of society and often would
send them away to be hidden and kept together separate from the “normal
people”. This happened in 1947 to 1987.
§ The American with
Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disabilties.
Characteristics of
Inclusive Education:
- § It is important to realize inclusion is for every student.
- § Inclusion and individualization are synonymous.
- § Collaboration is key for successful inclusion.
- § There are three types of inclusion; physical, academic and social.
- § There should be equal access to the curriculum and the tools necessary to advance students as learners.
Communication:
§ Collaboration is key: all students belong to all the teachers.
§ There should be full communication between teachers, parents, and
therapists need to plan time for collaboration and communication. Everyone
should be kept updated and find out more about the education that students
need.
§ Be aware of the students background and what they need going forward.
Design of Teaching:
§ It is important that everyone has a place and is participating in the
classroom.
§ Everything that you do is differentiated to meet the needs of each and
every student.
§ Each child has different needs. What can we ( as teachers) do
differently with what we have? We need to implement the
curriculum around the student by using UDL.
§ It is key that teachers have a positive attitude and believe that all
students can excel.
Relationships Among Students:
§ Teachers and the principal need to create an atmosphere where everyone is
accepted despite their differences.
§ It is crucial that students develop independence and find their own voice.
Accomodations:
§ Students gain more independence when there is an paraprofessional or
teacher in the classroom that is available if needed but not specifically
assigned to the student at all the times.
§ Assistive technology helps students to communicate and make their own
decisions. It can also help all different kinds of learners access the general
education curriculum.
Learn More:
§ At the Henderson School in
Boston- This video talks about the concept of SWIFT which measn
School wide Integrated Framework for Transformation.
Viewers can see the direct result of this practice in an elementary school as
well as listen to commentary from teachers who implement inclusion every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRR67_osT-Q
§ Kluth - Is your school
inclusive? – This is a blog that shows an
insight into the different aspects of inclusion by showin how to implement it
and why it is benefitial. The site is
set up like a blog so it is a great resource for teachers to use as a reference.
§ Characteristics of Inclusive
Educators-This is a great summary video that shows the main
points of inclusion and why it is important to practice inclusion.
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References
Inclusion Project. (2011, September 3). Retrieved
March 25, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o__NMJuILM
Inclusive Learning: Everyone's In - Overview. (2012,
September 25). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXtT05782Y
Kluth, P. (2015, January 1). Paula Kluth. Retrieved
March 25, 2015.
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