EDUC-212_Inclusive-Education_Nique-Marife-S..pptx

EDUC-212_Inclusive-Education_Nique-Marife-S..pptx

1. Inclusive Education and Support for Learners with Diverse Needs MARIFE S. NIQUE Discussant

2. OBJECTIVES Learn about students diversity in our classroom and school Understand about inclusive education for all students

3. WHAT IS DIVERSITY? The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. Understanding that individual is unique and recognizing individual differences.

4. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs and ideologies. “All of “human differences”

5. STUDENTS INCLUSION An education system that includes all students, welcomes, and supports them to learn, whoever they are and whatever their abilities or requirements. This means making sure that teaching and the curriculum, school, buildings, classrooms, play areas, transport and toilets are appropriate for all children at all levels.

6. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION All children learn together in the same schools. No one should be excluded. Every child has a right to inclusive education, including children with disabilities.

7. Key Question “Can I help my students learn whatever their capabilities, learning styles, cultural heritage, socio-economic backgrounds, and other differences are?”

8. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY 1 2 3 Vary the examples you use to illustrate concepts. Diversify methods of assessing and evaluating student. Allow student to have personal choice and decision-making opportunities concerning what they will learn and how they will learn it.

9. 4 5 Integrate learning experiences and activities which promote students multicultural and cross-cultural awareness. Encourage learners to share their history and experiences.

10. For inclusion to work well, schools and classrooms need to foster inclusive environments. HOW?

11. Creating an Inclusive Climate 1. Build Relationships: It is important to foster a one-on-one relationship with each of their students as much as possible. 2. Celebrate Diversity: Pay attention to the materials you use in class.

12. 3. Educate yourself: Educate yourself about the specific disabilities any of the students you work with. 4. Encourage Interaction: Give students opportunities to interact with each other so they can build friendships and a sense of community. 5. Strengths-Based Approach: Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Help kids develop their strength and see that kids with special needs have strengths too.

13. Teaching Strategies for Inclusion 1. Differentiate Instruction: When teachers differentiate all students can participate and work at their current ability. 2. Make objectives clear: Posting and reviewing objectives in age-appropriate language helps all students achieve the desired objective of each lesson.

14. 3. Adapt: Teachers are masters at adapting. 4. Explicit Teaching and Modeling: Model for students and gradually turn the responsibility over to the student. 5. Have a Positive Attitude: As a teacher, your positive attitude about inclusion sets the tone for the rest of the class.

15. “Diversity is the mix. Inclusion is making the mix work.” -Andres Tapia

16. Thank you!