BUILDING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS WITH DIVERSE LEARNERS
BUILDING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS WITH DIVERSE LEARNERS
APSA-PRESCHOOL SEMINAR JULY 06, 2024 School of St. Anthony ( Lagro , Quezon City)
BUILDING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS WITH DIVERSE LEARNERS
5 DIVERSITY IS NOT ABOUT HOW WE DIFFER. DIVERSITY IS EMBRACING ONE ANOTHER'S UNIQUENESS - OLA JOSEP WHAT IS DIVERSISTY ?
6 What makes you different is what makes you beautiful By: Michael Statman
What Are Diverse Learners? 7 describe students hailing from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. It covers a broad range of abilities, communities, and learning styles.
What is an inclusive classroom? 8 A classroom that makes all children feel welcome, supported, and valued.
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 9 Provide students with a sense of belonging
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 10 Offer an open and welcoming environment.
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 11 Are psychologically safe.
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 12 Promote active listening
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 13 Encourage participation.
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 14 Actively work to combat biases
Main features of inclusive teaching and learning? 15 Focus on boosting and maintaining student motivation
4 Stages of Student Inclusion at School 16 Stage 1: When Students Feel Excluded Strive to acknowledge and appreciate uniqueness and background
4 Stages of Student Inclusion at School 17 Stage 2: When Students Form Groups Avoid separating students by grades special needs to encourage interaction among everyone in class.
4 Stages of Student Inclusion at School 18 Stage 3: When Students Don't Open Up Use group activities and discussions that promote creativity and free expression among students.
4 Stages of Student Inclusion at School 19 Stage 4: When Students Feel Valued Address every students needs, provide resources, equal opportunities, and support for their success.
Practical Tips and Strategies for Building an Inclusive Classroom 20 All children should be able to clearly see the teacher and learning materials. Those children with additional needs might need to sit closer to the teacher to ensure they are receiving the proper support throughout the lesson.
Practical Tips and Strategies for Building an Inclusive Classroom 21 should be organized to accommodate a variety of activities throughout the day and to meet the teacher's instructional goals.
Set clear classroom rules and routines 22 Establish a daily routine for your classroom so children know what to expect each day. Make clear, concise, and age-appropriate classroom rules and review them with children regularly so they know what behavior is expected of them.
23 Classroom Rules promote independence and critical thinking, self-regulation and empathy, safety and improves learning outcomes.
Learning routines can be used of any stage of your lesson. They include: 24 Opening routines Classroom routines Activity routines Thinking and feeling routines Transition routines Closing routines
How do teachers benefit from learning routines? 25 Allow you to create a safe and caring learning environment.
How do teachers benefit from learning routines? 26 Help you to manage your class positively and effectively
How do teachers benefit from learning routines? 27 Enable you to carry out essential routine classroom tasks more quickly and efficiently.
How do teachers benefit from learning routines? 28 Provide for smoother transitions between activities
How do teachers benefit from learning routines? 29 Provide a framework to creates a positive socio-affective atmosphere in your lessons and develop relationships with all children based on care, mutual respect and trust
Consider your group sizes 30 Consider changing up your group size for different lessons Have children complete work in pairs, small groups or independently Smaller group sizes can allow you to tailor instruction to the individual needs of each preschooler
Use developmentally appropriate materials 31 Use a variety of manipulatives and hands-on materials in your activities to support all children's learning styles and various levels of development The hands-on supplies will encourage active participation and best support those children that learn through doing and moving
Adapt your teaching methods 32 An inclusive classroom will also challenge educators to incorporate different ways of teaching a lesson to reach all children. For example, use books, music props, posters, videos, and charts. You can also find ways to modify or adjust your activities to engage all children
Include visual learning aids 33 Visual learning aids such as visual schedules, charts, posters, and flash cards will help those children who are visual learners Visuals can help children understand concepts better and improve engagement in the learning process Visual cues, such as placing pictures of children performing their end-of-day routine by the classroom door, can help with smooth transitions
Model inclusive behavior 35 Young children tend to mirror the behavior and attitudes they witness so model respect and empathy to instill values of inclusion. Use inclusive language and display cunosity and a willingness to learn about different cultures and abilities