Activity 4.7 How this course has affected my view of inclusion 

Before this course, I used to think that some challenges faced by some students are beyond the teachers’ ability to manage, particularly in imparting knowledge into them. Every student can learn, but at different rates and the teacher’s skill must be developed to plan and deliver lessons to children at their individual or group rates of assimilation, without frustration on the part of the students and the teacher, and without discrimination or bias. Students with one form or disability can be supported to learn in regular schools by collaborating with other teachers, and involving specialists in the area of identified challenge when necessary. It takes more diligence, dedication and empathy to be able to effectively involve all students in learning, though this will happen gradually as there are no quick fixes to inclusive education.

What I will do differently in the future to make my teaching more learner-centred

I will make good use of the resource materials from TESSA and GATE which I have already  downloaded to guide me in planning my lessons to be learner-centred.