Let’s Talk Inclusive Ed

Morning! Bright and early- I hope everyone enjoys their day!

Often, I find myself reflecting on my practice, questions raised over the week, or education in general on quiet early mornings.

Today I am really focused on collaboration and the importance of collaborative practices on the success of IE.

I am trying to articulate in a concise matter what some of the challenges are, without finger pointing, & some of the successes. This post is TBC…..

What have you noticed?

Social media presence is not my strength! Wow - I cannot post annually, let alone daily 😆

Anyway- how are you doing? What has been on your mind (in terms of education)?

I have been thinking a lot about inclusion and inclusive education and why it is so easy to understand (and believe in), yet it never seems to be as easy to put into practice…… any ideas 💡???

Ok- listen up:

We all know the value of IE for all students. So what is the problem? Why can IE get a bad rep in practice (not in theory)?

It is simple- it’s because most systems aren’t doing it! They just keep adding on- a Frankenstein system- keep adding another thing to the traditional system.

Few things are going to be effective IF educators are viewing it as just ‘another thing’.

If we are not reflecting on the purpose of IE and planning for that purpose, it will be an uphill challenge- effectiveness will be low.

IE is an approach to education, not an add on.

Admin take note- before teachers can really plan for & support all students, you need to do a few things:

1) set the right context/ change the discourse

2) support your staff

3) attitude