Six Inclusive Practices for Every Teacher.pptx

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1. Six Inclusive
Practices

Every Teacher Can
Implement Today

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6. Relationships First

7. Build trust-based “yy
relationships to support
students’ academic,
emotional & social growth

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8. Ignite
connections
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micro
interactions

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9. @, Greet students by name

— Smile or nod across the corridor

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10. Fuel
relationships
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consistency

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11. 8 Schedule regular one-on-one check-ins
—— Follow up on past conversations

° Develop routines and rituals

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12. Transform

classroom

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culture by

prioritising

relationships

13. a, Set up a buddy/peer mentoring system

—— Host regular classroom circles to

discuss thoughts and feelings

Rotate student leadership roles to
e foster trust and collaboration

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14. How can you build trust

through daily micro

interactions?

15. Strong, trust-based O)

relationships create the
foundation for student success

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16. Strong, trust-based O)

relationships create the
foundation for student success

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Trust thrives with predictable, flexible routines

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makes new experiences

accessible

19. Create instant
predictability

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20. @, Cue to signal transitions between

a tasks (hand raise or bell for e.g.)

—— One-sentence overview at lesson start

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reminders

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21. Balance
consistency with
flexibility

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22. @, Use a visual timetable

— = Provide familiar tools (e.g. planners)

when introducing new activities

Offer multiple seating options based
O on student preferences (e.g. sitting in

a quiet area or a group)

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23. Support security

and growth with

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adaptable

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routines

24. @, Use a predictable lesson structure that

students can rely on

— Offer flexible task options or pacing
within lessons
Encourage use of existing tools to

navigate new challanges

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25. How can you make lessons

feel predictable without

limiting growth?

26. Predictability reduces O)

flexibility ensures we do not
overly limit student horizons

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27. Predictability reduces aniey(O)

flexibility ensures we do not
overly limit student horizons

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= Next, ensure learning is accessible to all

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29. Create a learning

environment where alll

students can thrive

30. support all
students

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31. e, Repeat rather than rephrase

instructions
—> Use simple, direct language, avoiding

unhecessary jargon

Pair verbal instructions with visual cues

(e.g. gestures, images)

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32. Adapt seating

arrangements to

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meet diverse

student needs

33. G, Create a quiet zone for low-

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stimulation work

Rotate seating options: desks, floor,

or standing
Pair students strategically for peer
support

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34. + Embed flexibility

and autonomy

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into classroom

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learning

35. (OR Allow students to choose their

workspace
— Use break cards for silent,

non-disruptive breaks
> Of fer a task menu with different

ways to meet objectives

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36. How can your classroom

design help every
student thrive?

37. An inclusive environment O)

supports all students, especially

those with specific needs

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38. An inclusive environment O)

supports all students, especially

those with specific needs

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= Designing for everyone fosters a sense of belonging

40. Create a school culture of lp).
belonging, where every student
feels connected to their peers and
valued as a unique individual,
regardless of their differences

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41. connections

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42. e, Greet students by name

—>> Use check in questions

e Frequent positive micro interactions

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43. Create a sense
of community

through regular

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class rituals

44. G, Start each week with a "Monday
Motivation" goal or highlight.

— End the day with a “Reflection Circle”
or moments of gratitude
Celebrate milestones like achievements,

oe goals, or birthdays together

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45. Use restorative

practices to build

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lasting community
and resolve

conflicts

46. G, Hold regular restorative circles to

address conflicts
— Use restorative conversations to
repair harm and relationships
> Train students to co-facilitate

restorative meetings

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47. Which approaches will

help every student feel

included and connected?

48. Belonging fosters connection O)

trust, and a sense of safety for all

students

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49. Belonging fosters connection O)

trust, and a sense of safety for all

students

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= Trust and connection pave the way for emotional safety

50. Emotional Safety as a Priority

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environment where students can® |
express themselves freely and
without fear, helping them build
contidence and trust in their

surroundings

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53. e, Use calm, predictable language

—>> Acknowledge and validate students’

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54. Build emotional

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interactions

55. Q, Introduce “emotion check-ins,”

— Create a quiet, safe space in the

classroom for regulation
Hold regular one-on-one
ec conversations to build trust and show

support

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56. Foster a culture
where emotional
safety is
embedded into
daily life

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57. @, Incorporate emotional literacy into

lessons
— = Model vulnerability by discussing your
own emotions
Create an ongoing “emotional toolkit"
e that students can use to manage their

emotions

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58. How can you model

emotional vulnerability while

maintaining a safe space?

59. Emotional safety builds HO

resilience, and confidence in every

student
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60. Emotional safety builds trust,

resilience, and contidence in every

student
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= Emotionally safe students can focus on their strengths

61. Strengths, Not Deficits

62. Adopt a strength-based “wre

approach that focuses on
students’ abilities and potential,
helping them build self-esteem

and resilience to thrive

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63. Use praise to
student
strengths

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64. Q, Give specific praise focused on effort
and growth, not just outcomes

— Use ‘quiet praise’ for more anxious
students

> Give spontaneous, sincere, specific

praise

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65. Replace negative
self-talk with
Coping

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statements

66. Q, Teach students to reframe negative
thoughts "I can't" > "T'Il try my best"

— Create a class list of positive coping
statements together
Prompt students to use coping

e statements during tough tasks

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67. Create a
classroom

culture that

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puts strengths
first

68. Q, Start lessons by highlighting relevant

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strengths
Focus feedback on leveraging

strengths for growth
Encourage students to recognise each

other's strengths

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69. How can you help students

shift from self-doubt to
self-belief?

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Focusing on strengths builds
resilience, confidence, and

potential

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Diversity is being invited to the party:

inclusion is being asked to dance
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