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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 17 March 2021, 10:22 PM

Welcome to 'Creating an inclusive school' (CIS)

Welcome to this course! 

Some of you will already have studied  'Inclusive teaching and learning' (ITL) which ran in February/March. This follows on from that course - but don't worry if you did not study it; this one will still make sense. Any concepts that you need to know are presented again, but in a different way so it remains interesting for those who did study ITL. 

You will get more out of the course if you engage with the course forums. We have an excellent team of facilitators, who are looking forward to interacting with you. They will introduce themselves on this forum. 

Use this forum to introduce yourself. You can either 'reply' to this comment, or 'start a new discussion', since this forum is dedicated to introductions. 

Welcome! I am Dr Kris Stutchbury, the lead author on this course, with my colleagues Dr Helen Hendry and Dr Deborah Cooper. We are grateful to colleagues from Jamaica, KISE, Kenyatta University, Kenya and Gulu University, Uganda for their help and input, and to Gareth Dart and Sandra Amos for their expertise and help. 

I was a Secondary Science teacher for 20 years, and have been a teacher educator for 10 years. I am currently Senior Lecturer in International Teacher Education and Academic Director of TESSA, and ZEST. I also work on OpenSTEM Africa. I live near Cambridge in the UK. I am looking forward to working with you on this course. 


Homad Sudama Post 2 in reply to 1

• 23 March 2021, 6:03 PM

Just finished the "Inclusive Teaching and Learning" course and really looking forward to this course.

Much blessings to the Course Team.

Regards,

Homad Sudama

Kris Stutchbury Post 3 in reply to 2

• 23 March 2021, 8:09 PM

Good to see you Homad. Congratulations on completing the course! At the weekend I posted a link on ITL to a survey that COL would like as many as possible to complete. It is called 'Tell us your Story'. If you didn't see it because you has already finished, it would be great if you would consider completing it for us!

Looking forward to interacting with you. 

David Ngatia Post 14 in reply to 2

• 10 April 2021, 4:45 PM

 Hi  Homad!

Glad to meet you again for this CIS course

Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 4 in reply to 1

• 24 March 2021, 2:52 PM

Thank you Kris for the warm welcome and elaborate information on the course.

I really enjoyed studying the ITL and look forward to this current course expentantly.

Thank you for the regular support and a wonderful time with the Course Team.

Best Regards

Mele Aleamotu'a Post 5 in reply to 1

• 1 April 2021, 2:28 AM
Good day Chris 


Happy to continue on this course with your team. I completed the  Inclusive Teaching and Learning .It was very helpful and very useful in my current role in our Inclusive Education unit here in Tonga.


I am looking forward to learn how we can support and help current schools in my current to create a more Inclusive School environment for our local children 

Looking forward 


Malo lahi auptio 

Mele Simiki Aleamotu'a


Oluwafunmilayo Olalusi Post 6 in reply to 1

• 2 April 2021, 6:43 PM

Self Introduction continued

It is a great privilege to have access to this course. ITL was very enriching and I am persuaded this one will be an opportunity to add knowledge to knowledge.

Thanks to Kris and all members of the Team.

HENDERSON Ngwira Post 7 in reply to 1

• 7 April 2021, 5:09 PM

Introduction

I like the way you facilitate the discussions..

Kelsey Tillett Post 8 in reply to 1

• 8 April 2021, 3:27 AM

Introduction

Good day, everyone! 

My name is Kelsey Tillett. I currently reside in country of Belize. Here, I am a primary school teacher. I am delighted to be apart of this course. I look forward to learn more information.

Rose Nyambura Post 10 in reply to 8

• 10 April 2021, 4:15 AM

Welcome Kelsey. I hope you have completed or you are going on with inclusive teaching and learning course as you await for next course- creating an Inclusive School. The first course is a good eye opener on the participatory roles of every teacher in inclusive education.  

Carlene Burton Post 173 in reply to 8

• 14 June 2021, 8:52 PM

Hi Good day, my name is Carlene. I am excited to learn about this course. Looking forward to learn new things.

Joseph Wamuga Post 9 in reply to 1

• 9 April 2021, 6:41 AM

Hi Kris,

Thanks for the course. I learned alot in the Inclusive Teaching and Learning course. As I work in the Technical and Vocational Educaiton and Training sector, it is imperative that inclusivity is enhanced in teaching and learning. Thanks for the course. Looking forward to learning more on creating an inclusive school -TVET institute for my case :-)

Thanks!

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 12 in reply to 9

• 10 April 2021, 8:51 AM
Welcome to the course Joseph. Good to see you in this forum.  Looking forward to interact more as we go through the course. 

David Ngatia Post 15 in reply to 9

• 10 April 2021, 5:09 PM

Nice to meet you Joseph.

We look forward to benefit greatly from your contributions from the TVET perspective.

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 11 in reply to 1

• 10 April 2021, 8:47 AM

Thanks Kris. Happy to be in this course after finishing Inclusive Teaching and Learning course. I believe I will benefit a lot from the course as I seek to gain more knowledge on Inclusive Education. 

David Ngatia Post 13 in reply to 1

• 10 April 2021, 4:29 PM
Thank you Kris.

The ITL course has been great.

Looking forward to even learn more in CIS course.

David.

Marvin Oyuke Post 16 in reply to 1

• 11 April 2021, 7:10 AM

Thank you Dr Kris for the warm welcome. I am a trainer in the TVET sector at college level and I am excited to take this course

Simply Silent

Peter Kinyanjui Post 17 in reply to 1

• 11 April 2021, 12:42 PM

Thanks

Thanks Dr Kris Stutchbury for invitation to this course. My regards go to your colleagues Dr Helen Hendry and Dr Deborah Cooper for this auspicious initiative as the lead authors of this course.

I have successfully finished the “Inclusive Teaching and Learning” course and eagerly look forward to this course on “Creating an Inclusive School”.


FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 18 in reply to 17

• 11 April 2021, 7:24 PM

Hello Peter. Good to see you in this course. I still remember your remarks in the ITL course that you have a vision of creating an Inclusive School some day. Hope this course will provoke you into pursing your vision.

Welcome to the course.

Paul Onsare Post 19 in reply to 1

• 12 April 2021, 10:45 AM

INTRODUCTION

My name is Dr. Paul Onsare, a senior Lecturer in the School of Education, Arts and social sciences, University of Kabianga, Kenya. My area of specialization is in English language education-basically training teachers to teach English in Kenyan secondary schools. Before joining the University of Kabianga as a language educator, I taught English and literature in Kenyan Secondary schools for 17 years. I must admit that I learnt a lot while studying ‘Inclusive teaching and learning’. Thank you Kris for the warm welcome and elaborate information on the course-CIS


FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 20 in reply to 19

• 12 April 2021, 3:32 PM

Welcome to the course Paul.  

Benedicta Tabot Post 31 in reply to 19

• 14 April 2021, 5:53 AM

Good to meet you in this course Paul

Michael Kemp Post 21 in reply to 1

• 12 April 2021, 8:01 PM

Good Afternoon,

My name is Michael Kemp and I am a High School Teacher in Belize. I have been a teacher for the past 10 years. I am very happy to be enrolled in this course and I look forward to gaining much information. I am also very interested in the interactions and hearing your professional experiences. I believe we can all learn from each other. 


Thanks 

Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 38 in reply to 21

• 15 April 2021, 5:02 AM
Hi, I share your sentiment that we can all learn from each other. I am looking forward to the experiences ahead.


Kim

Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 39 in reply to 21

• 15 April 2021, 5:04 AM

Hi

I share your sentiment that we can all learn from each other. All the best!

Kim

Elizabeth Boodoo Post 77 in reply to 21

• 17 April 2021, 12:03 PM

Hello from Trinidad.

Tracey Little Post 92 in reply to 21

• 20 April 2021, 3:44 AM

Dear Michael,

Wonderful to meet you. 

I am looking forward to learning more about education in Belize and how inclusion is facilitated there.

I agree that we can all learn from each other and this will add so much diversity to our ideas and conversations. The experience will be that much richer for each of us.

Looking forward to interacting more with you throughout the course.

Regards,

Tracey

Savitri Emmanuel Post 22 in reply to 1

• 12 April 2021, 10:05 PM

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Wish I had the opportunity to participate in the course previous to this one. I am really looking forward to this rewarding experience.

Savitri Emmanuel Post 126 in reply to 22

• 26 April 2021, 7:59 AM

I am Savitri Emmanuel from the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I am really looking forward to engaging this course. 

Connie Palmer Post 23 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 1:11 AM

Hello from Canada!

Hello there. My name is Connie Palmer. I am a Professor at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, Canada. I am so looking forward to CIS...thank you for the lovely welcome! 

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 50 in reply to 23

• 16 April 2021, 11:56 AM
Hello Connie. Good to have you. 

Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 24 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 11:06 AM
My name is Oluwaseyi Agunbiade, an Independent Consultant from Nigeria.
I am delighted to be on this course which will build on the earlier course on Inclusive Learning and Teaching.
The courses will build capacities that will be further deployed to training teachers and enhancing administrative decision making.
We appreciate our host of facilitators and institutions supporting the delivery of the course.

Thank you.

Oneika John Post 25 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 3:15 PM

Introduction

Hi, 

My name is Oneika John, I am from Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean country. I am a School Social Worker and I am delighted to be here.

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 51 in reply to 25

• 16 April 2021, 11:57 AM

Hello John. Good to have you in this course. 

Elizabeth Boodoo Post 78 in reply to 25

• 17 April 2021, 12:04 PM

Hello from Trinidad and Tobago.

Kalee Young Post 26 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 3:44 PM

Hi, I'm Kalee Young. I am a counselor in the Ministry of Education in Belize. Looking forward to what the course has to offer.

Samuel Chan Post 27 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 5:59 PM

Hi Dr. Kris, I missed the first part, but here I am willing to learn about inclusive education. Blessings!

Sharon Seeraj Post 28 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 6:06 PM

Good day to everyone,

I am a School Social Worker with the Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago. 

I work in the public primary schools and I see this program as a way to meet parents and students at the point of their needs and to be able to further understand the issues students face in the classroom and the school environment. 

I look forward to learning and understanding the content of this course so I can transfer this knowledge to my practice. 

I thank you for this esteemed privilege. 

Patricia Usher Post 29 in reply to 1

• 13 April 2021, 6:13 PM

Introduction

Good morning everyone 

My name is Patricia Usher. I am an administrative principal at a primary school in Belize. I have 18 years working with the education system here and I look forward to learning more about creating an inclusive school. Thanks for this opportunity. 

Benedicta Tabot Post 30 in reply to 1

• 14 April 2021, 5:31 AM

Hello and thank you Dr. Kris for your warm welcome.  

My name is Dr. Benedicta Tabot.  I competed the course on inclusive teaching and I look forward to this course.

I am currently a teacher educator at the University of Kabianga,  Kenya 

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 52 in reply to 30

• 16 April 2021, 11:59 AM

Hello Daktari. Welcome to CIS course. 

Ariana Rampersadsingh Post 32 in reply to 1

• 14 April 2021, 5:05 PM

Introduction

Good day

Looking forward to expanding my knowledge on this topic.

Regards,

Ariana Rampersadsingh 

Raphael Cal Post 33 in reply to 1

• 14 April 2021, 6:52 PM

Hi, I am looking forward to this course. It seems to be very informative and thank you for taking the time to do this! 

Serene Joseph-Hamlet Post 34 in reply to 1

• 14 April 2021, 8:08 PM

Greetings,

It is indeed a privilege to be able to access this course. I am Serene Joseph-Hamlet from Trinidad and Tobago. I am a teacher for the past 9 years at a denominational, government assisted girls' school in the rural part of my country. Although it is a Catholic Institution from inception the school as been all inclusive. I am exciting to learn  and collaborate information that can improve the current status of my institution.

Kind regards,

Serene

SHIRVANA Rambocas Post 35 in reply to 1

• 14 April 2021, 9:31 PM

Good Afternoon,

I am an ICT Instructor and Course Developer working in Trinidad & Tobago. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn from each of you and share in your experience.

Thank You.

Lean Beausoliel Post 36 in reply to 1

• 15 April 2021, 3:49 AM

Introduction

I am from St.Lucia and I have been in the teaching service for 23 years at both secondary and primary levels.

I look forward to learning all that I can during this course!

Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 37 in reply to 1

• 15 April 2021, 4:58 AM

Introduction

Hi

I am Kim Noel, from Trinidad and Tobago. I am a School Social Worker. I am completing the course alone. The reason for being part of to course is to equip me to serve the student population more adequately. 

Kim

Sarah Abraham Post 40 in reply to 1

• 15 April 2021, 7:44 AM

Introduction

Greetings

I look forward to learning new concepts from this course.

Sharlene Deoki Post 41 in reply to 1

• 15 April 2021, 12:27 PM

Good morning everyone, I just came across this course and I am happy that I did. I am  a Primary School teacher from Trinidad and I am excited to be here. I think that this course is invaluable and I look forward to learning from you all. 

Regards

Sharlene

Kristina Khan Post 42 in reply to 1

• 15 April 2021, 11:54 PM • Edited by the author on 15 April 2021, 11:56 PM

Hi, my name is Kristina Khan and I am an ECCE Administrator from Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to expanding my knowledge base in the content areas outlined. 

Regards, 

Kristina  

June Grant Post 143 in reply to 42

• 30 April 2021, 7:47 AM

Hi Kristina,

It is a pleasure to meet you in this forum. This course has expanded my knowledge base on the area of inclusion. Hence I am convinced that your educational experience would be similar.

Melanie Mathews Post 43 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 12:20 AM

Self Introduction

Hi everyone, My name is Melanie Mathews and I am an Early Childhood Educator from Trinidad and Tobago and I feel privilege to be part of this course as I broaden my knowledge base on the subject matter. Thank you for the invitation.

June Grant Post 144 in reply to 43

• 30 April 2021, 7:50 AM

Hi Melanie, I join you in thanking the organizers of this course and hope that it fulfills all your expectations.

Ajillah Sinnette-Vincent Post 44 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 12:23 AM

Hi

Looking forward to this course. 

Marianne Ignacio Post 45 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 2:05 AM

Thank you that this course appeared on my facebook. 

I am an early childhood educator teaching for 22 years and have introduced a program called SPED inclusion program in my small preschool in the Philippines since 2003. 

I have seen how inclusion in the school has given opportunities for regular learners to understand their classmates who have special needs and how my special learners have gained friends and confidence in the classroom. 

 i am hoping to learn more :)


Carel Lewis Post 46 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 3:46 AM

Thank you!!  Looking forward to this learning experience.

Nickisha Sahadeo Post 47 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:21 AM

New and Interesting

Excited about this course looking forward to new techniques and strategies!

Nickisha Sahadeo

Trinidad and Tobago

Patricia Prescott Post 48 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:35 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm very glad that this course is being offered.

Abigail Joseph Post 49 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 9:18 AM

Hi! Am delighted to be here, looking forward to learn more.  

Thanks. 

Hema Ramdial Post 53 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 1:53 PM

Looking forward to working with you all and learning more about the course as well. 

All the best!

Regards,

Ms. Hema 

HAEMRAJI Persad Post 54 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 2:49 PM

Good morning everyone.

My name is Haemraji Persad. I am a Secondary School Teacher. I am happy to be able to join this course to learn more about inclusivity. I look forward to being a part of the classes and forum.

Have a Blessed day everyone and stay safe.

Roger Beeput Post 55 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 3:09 PM

Greetings

Pleasant day. my name is Roger Beeput, Principal of the Eckel Village Anglican Primary School in Trinidad and Tobago; a co-ed school, catering for ages 5 to 14. I do look forward to what this course has to offer and how our school can be further enhanced and improved through inclusivity.

Elizabeth Boodoo Post 79 in reply to 55

• 17 April 2021, 12:06 PM

Hello Roger. Lovely meeting you on this course.

Martina Edwards-Arneaud Post 112 in reply to 55

• 22 April 2021, 2:25 AM

Greetings Mr. Beeput. It's nice seeing you here. You may not recall, but you gave my school some assistance with online  platforms. 

Regards

 

Ronalita Thomas-Ramdeen Post 56 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 3:38 PM

Introduction

Good Day everyone, 

I am Ronalita Thomas-Ramdeen Acting principal at Cedros Anglican Primary school in Trinidad and Tobago.  

Looking forward to learning more about Creating an Inclusive school which will aid in the development of my knowledge. 

Regards,

Ronalita 

Stephanie Mohan Post 57 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:05 PM

Hi 

Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to expanding my knowledge about inclusive education.

Melissa Nanan-Pandohie Post 58 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:33 PM

Hi everyone I'm Melissa from Trinidad and Tobago.

Karystin Cardenas Post 59 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:35 PM • Edited by the author on 16 April 2021, 4:38 PM

Hi everyone! 

I am Karystin Cardenas, a primary school teacher hailing from Trinidad and Tobago! Sorry I missed the pervious ITL course. But, I am looking forward in participating in this one! 

Wish you guys all the best! :)

Stacey-Ann Daniel-Cordice Post 73 in reply to 59

• 16 April 2021, 10:13 PM

Hi Ms. Cardenas

Hope all is well with you. Nice seeing you in this course.

Karystin Cardenas Post 100 in reply to 73

• 20 April 2021, 9:15 PM

OMG! Hi Ms Cordice!  

Hope all is well and do hope you enjoy the course! :)

Michaelene Toussaint Post 60 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:35 PM • Edited by the author on 16 April 2021, 4:36 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome and thank you for sharing, I look forward to participating and learning what I need to, to become a better teacher for my students!

Yuva Roopchansingh Post 89 in reply to 60

• 20 April 2021, 12:00 AM

I share your sentiments ... this is my hope as well to improve my capability for the sake of my students

Stephanie Rajkumar Post 61 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:36 PM

introduction

Good day everyone 

My name is Stephanie and I reside in the beautiful island of Trinidad.

Arlette Harper Post 97 in reply to 61

• 20 April 2021, 7:31 PM

Hi glad to see you here

Samantha Durbal Post 62 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:45 PM

LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE

Avalon Ali Post 63 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 4:54 PM

I am Dr. Avalon Ali and it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance colleagues! I look forward to working with everyone and securing life-long connections. God bless you!

Rachel-Ann Charles Post 64 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 5:52 PM

Introduction

Good day everyone!

Thank you for the warm welcome. Looking forward to what I will learn from participating in this course.

SALISHA Baksh-Razack Post 65 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 6:40 PM

Introduction

Hello everyone,

I am Salisha Baksh Razack and I am a primary school teacher from Trinidad and Tobago. I recently ( two days ago) celebrated my 22nd anniversary in this noble profession.

Looking forward to learning more about Inclusion in our schools as more and more we are getting studnets in our classes with different disablilities be it physical or a learning disabliliy. 

I didn't get the opportunity to do the first course in this collection so I was glad to see that it would not hinder me with this one.

Thanks

Elizabeth Williams Post 66 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 7:01 PM

Introduction

I am saddened that I missed that first course and elated to hear about this one for the first time. 

I'm Elizabeth, I work in a mainstream Primary School but my degree is in Special Needs Education and I recall it being a very passionate course of study, hence my excitement to begin this course.

The knowledge I have in Special Needs Education has always been a plus for me, working mainstream. 

Thank you for this opportunity! 

Jenna-Louise Barkley Post 67 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 7:25 PM

Hello, my name is Jenna and I am an ECCE Teacher from Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to gaining knowledge and skills which can inform my practice in the classroom and enhance my students' development, while collaborating effectively with my colleagues.

Alana Caesar Post 68 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:02 PM

Good day, looking forward to learning more in this area to be able to assist my students in every way possible. 

Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 69 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:09 PM

Good afternoon everyone,

I am an Early Childhood Care and Education Teacher from Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to expanding my knowledge on the course named "Creating an Inclusive School".

Regards,

Moralda Liverpool-Charles 

kerensa Semper-Pope Post 70 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:32 PM
Thank you for the opportunity to improve my teaching and learning with this course. My name is Kerensa and I am an Early Childhood Educator in Trinidad.

Reneesha Sandy Post 71 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:55 PM

Hi I am Reneesha

Thank you for the warm welcome. I am new to this course and look forward to what's in store!

Stacey-Ann Daniel-Cordice Post 72 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 9:45 PM

Sincerest greetings

Hi Dr. Stutchbury,

My name is Stacey-Ann an Early Childhood Care and Education Administrator/Teacher from the beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago. I have been in the field of ECCE for 19 years and I look forward to being a part of this course and to interacting with my global colleagues in education.

Merlin Pierre-Holder Post 74 in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 10:27 PM

Sorry for the errors in my previous post.

I am Merlin Pierre-Holder an Administrator/Teacher  and I have been in this field for over ten years ..  

Ifeoma Samuel Post 75 in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 6:05 AM

Introduction

Hi all, I'm excited to be here. I hope to gain skills necessary to improve my learning and teaching abilities with respect to inclusive education 

Elizabeth Boodoo Post 76 in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 12:01 PM • Edited by the author on 17 April 2021, 12:09 PM

Introduction

Good day Kris,

Thank you for the welcome and introduction. 

This is my first opportunity studying with OU.

I would have missed the first pairing of this course. I know you stated that we can progress here without it but I would probably want to go back to it, if that is possible. 

I look forward to collaborating with all and gleaning from your experiences. 

Cheers

Elizabeth Boodoo

Yusuf Musa Post 80 in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 12:07 AM

CIS course was nice and impressive, thus, it's help in boosting teaching and learning processes and learning environment will be joyful.

Thank you all (facilitators and participants).

I am Nigerian. Yusuf Musa by name and a basic education Teacher at SUBEB Kano, Nigeria.

I am grateful for having this greatest opportunity.

Kenicia Kent Post 81 in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 4:35 PM

Hello,

Thank you for your warm welcome. I am a fairly new teacher excited to learn.


Hazel Dodds Post 82 in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 6:01 PM • Edited by the author on 18 April 2021, 6:12 PM

Good day everyone,

I am new to this course but I am looking forward to learning more about an inclusive classroom/school.

Yuva Roopchansingh Post 83 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 3:07 AM

Greetings

Good Day

From Trinidad and Tobago. Been in the Teaching Service for just over 15 years now. And always looking for new ways to learn to carry out curriculum delivery. Covid-19 has certainly accelerated the need for this. So I am glad to be here! Apologies for joining late. Only got the invitation letter for this course today.

Esther Gonzales Post 84 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 2:41 PM

Introduction


Good day, everyone! 

My name is Esther Gonzales. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago. I am a primary school teacher. I am excited to be apart of this course. I look forward to learning more information on inclusion.


Pamela Harripersad-Stanton Post 85 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 3:20 PM

Hi, my name is Pamela. I have been a teacher for 23 years. I am currently a Vice Principal. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and very happy to be here to share and to learn.

Kristal Samaroo Post 86 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 4:24 PM

Really hoping to gain some knowledge and more importantly strategies that can be applied realistically to my school.

Joy Stoute - Sooklal Post 87 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 7:02 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome. I am really looking forward to this course.

Sarah Ramdhan Post 88 in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 9:12 PM

Hello everyone, my name is Sarah Ramdhan. I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for the past sixteen years and counting. I look forward to gaining new knowledge to further assist me in my field of work. 

FAAIDA James Post 90 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 12:01 AM

Introduction

Introduction

Good day, everyone! 

My name is Faaida James. I  reside in the island of Trinidad in the country of Trinidad and Tobago.  I am a Special Education teacher. I am happy to be apart of this course and look forward to learn more.


Deochand Bridgemohan Post 91 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 2:34 AM

Good day,

I am Deochand Bridgemohan from Trinidad and Tobago. I was referred to this course by my Ministry of Education. I am a secondary school Mathematics teacher.

DEREK Ramdatt Post 93 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 7:16 AM

Hi Everyone

My name is Derek Ramdatt and i am a Head of Department at a secondary school on the island of Trinidad.  Always interested in learning new things as a teacher is always a learner. Since the pandemic started I have been engaging in whatever online courses I am offered from COL on various MOOC's. looking forward to exploring the content of this course although i was not able to do the first level.



Leahnoria Nelson Post 94 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 10:38 AM

Hi. You can call me Leah. Thank you for the warm welcome. Im excited to be here and curious to see what this course will bring.

Looking forward to it


Neera Mahelal-Ali Post 95 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 6:35 PM

Hi Everybody, 

My name is Neera Mahelal-Ali. I am an Early Childhood Care and Education Teacher from Trinidad and Tobago. I love teaching three   year old children. Due to the pandemic I have adapted to online teaching. I enjoy reading and being curious also learning about new things. I hope that by pursuing this course 'Creating an Inclusive School' I will gain knowledge and be able to apply it to my current teaching practice. I am grateful for the opportunity. 

Regards

Neera Mahelal-Ali 


Karystin Cardenas Post 101 in reply to 95

• 20 April 2021, 9:18 PM

Hi Neera!!!

Glad to see you are in this course too! :)

Arlette Harper Post 96 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 7:27 PM

Hi I am glad to be a part of this course. I am looking forward to gaining a lot of information from this couse

kyola leith Post 98 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 7:56 PM

introduction

My name is Kyola Nedd-Leith from Trinidad and Tobago. I am an Early Childhood Educator. I am currently studying on my own and this course serves as a place to gain more information about creating an inclusive classroom. Thank you

Shelley-Ann Yip Post 99 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 8:17 PM

Hello from Trinidad. I am looking forward to learning more on creating an inclusive school. Changes in both policy and practice is slowly occurring and I look forward to what part can I contribute to the process.

Lily Ramsarran Post 102 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 10:08 PM

Greetings

Good Day,

My name is Lily Ramsarran. I am an Early Childhood Educator, from Trinidad and Tobago. 

I look forward to participating in this course. I hope to gain knowledge that would benefit not only myself but also the children in my care.

Regards,

Lily Ramsarran


Doyla Forman Post 103 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 10:40 PM

Introduction

Thank you for your warm welcome and I look forward to learn great things during this course.

Hugo Uh Post 104 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 2:22 AM

Greetings and a pleasant day.

I am very interested in completing the course in CIS to apply it in my teaching environment.  

I am from Belize and have been teaching at the Primary level for 10 years and strongly believe in inclusive learning.

I am currently doing the course by myself but hope to apply and share my knowledge with my School staff and students. 

I am looking forward to gain a lot from this course.

Regards ,

Hugo Uh

Louise Archibald Beckles Post 105 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 2:59 AM

Thank you for your warm welcome

I am Louise Archibald from Trinidad and Tobago. I have been involved in primary education for 19 years. I've been invited to study this course and have accepted the invitation as I believe that I will gain knowledge that will enable me to provide an inclusive environment within my school. Inclusiveness is often overlooked by teachers not intentionally but simply because there is a lack of knowledge and ideas on how to provide such an environment. I agree that all students can learn once their individuality is taken into consideration. 

Laura Ballack Post 106 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 3:56 AM

Hi. I am a Science teacher in a Secondary School in the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to exploring the content of this course to be able to better assist my students in their learning.

Guy Genevieve Post 107 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 6:33 AM

Thank you for the welcome!

I have just joined the course and I look forward to a very positive learning experience.

Selena Ali-Mckenzie Post 108 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 1:15 PM

Introduction: Selena Ali-Mckenzie

Blessed Day,  My name is Selena Ali-Mckenzie I am 25years old and I work in a school in Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to this course as it with help me to create an inclusive classroom for my students. 

Maryssa Beckford-Thompson Post 109 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 7:09 PM

Introduction

Hi all. I am Mrs. Maryssa Beckford-Thompson. I reside in Trinidad and Tobago. I am a Secindary School Teacher and I teach Visual Arts. Looking forward to learning

Martina Edwards-Arneaud Post 110 in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 9:25 PM

Hello everyone. I am Martina Claire Edwards-Arneaud from Trinidad and Tobago. 

I am  a Primary School Teacher. I'm looking forward to doing this Course and implementing what I learn at my school. Hopefully we can make the world more inclusive, one person at a time.

Tamara Atwaroo Post 111 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 2:09 AM

Great to make you aquaintance Dr Kris Stutchbury. My name is Tamara Atwaroo, and I live in Trinidad and Tobago. I have been teaching Geography and Tourism for 5 years. I'm looking forward to learning from this course.

Sadaf Syed Post 113 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 5:06 AM

Greetings!

Hello Dr Stutchbury, facilitators and all my cohorts!

Since I was introduced to this course by my Headmistress, I became really interested and started looking forward to participating in it and learning from it. 

I have worked as an English and Social Studies teacher in a (CAIE preparatory) primary school, in Karachi, Pakistan for about 13 years. During half of this time, I have worked as a teacher and a school administrator focusing on pastoral care. I have now moved to middle school and am continuing my responsibilities as a school adminstrator. My role is unique in the sense that I work with one batch of students and remain with them as their Year Tutor for the duration of their stay in one section. As they move to higher grades, I stay with them and take care of their social, emotional and academic needs. 

Since I works with students, teachers and parents, I feel it is very important to ensure that each and every child feels included in his/her classroom, hence my interest in this course.

I am looking forward to learning from you all, especially from those who have done the previous course and can provide deeper insight as we explore different concepts.    

Happy learning!

Anderson Nanan Post 114 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 11:06 AM

Hi 
Looking forward to this course. 

Regards, 
Anderson Nanan

Patrice Khan Post 115 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 4:51 PM

Hi Good Day,

I am really excited about learning how to create an Inclusive Classroom as I have dealt with students in the past with learning disabilities and it was very challenging for me at times. I am hoping this course can help prepare me to deliver the best educational experience I can offer.

Thank you

PK

Kamaldaye Ramkissoon-Daniel Post 116 in reply to 115

• 22 April 2021, 5:14 PM

I am Kamaldaye from Trinidad and Tobago.  I have been involved in Primary Education for the past 30 years.

Looking forward to learning about creating an  inclusive learning environment to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Best regards

Kamaldaye

Anisa Ram Post 117 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 6:02 PM

Introduction

Hi,

My name is Anisa Ram and I am a primary school teacher in Trinidad and Tobago,

Shelly Francis Post 118 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 7:26 PM

Welcome

Hi everyone, my name is Shelly Francis and I'm from Trinidad and Tobago. I am looking forward to this course and what it has to offer.

Regards

Jennifer Richardson Post 119 in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 10:06 PM

Good afternoon everyone I am honoured to have the opportunity to do this course. I am enthusiastic too learn new information as well as be reminded of some of the things I may have forgotten in order too become a better educator. I wish everyone all the best as we start this journey together.

Roxanne Streat Post 120 in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 2:34 PM

My name is Roxanne Streat and I am from Trinidad and Tobago

I am an Early Childhood Educator, and I have been working with young children for the past twenty years. I welcome this opportunity to gain more knowledge and equip myself with the necessary skills needed to provide holistic education for all children. 

Pauline Vaughan Post 121 in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 5:47 PM

Looking forward to a rewarding and enriching experience. Thank you for the opportunity. I wish I was able to participate in the previous course. 

Regina Sitoy Post 122 in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 4:02 AM • Edited by the author on 24 April 2021, 4:02 AM

Hello.  I'm a University teacher here in the Philippines and also teaching Foundations of Special and Inclusive Education (yey!).  I enrolled in this course so that I can learn more and have more to share to my students.  I still a lot to learn and this is a perfect opportunity for me to do so.  Thank you so much for opening this course.

Michelle Ramlal Post 123 in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 12:03 PM

Hi,

 Thanks for the welcome. I am Michelle Ramlal from south Trinidad. I have been in Mainstream school for all of my 27 years in this teaching profession. We have been trying our best to be inclusive where I am but we really have  a lot to learn.  I look forward to this course as we can never know enough in our profession on how to make things better for our charges. I plan to use the content and hopefully will also try to get the ITL course completed. Would really want to experience and gain the knowledge from it all. Thanks again and  looking forward to the sessions/ forums.

Regards,

Michelle Ramlal


Sumintra Ramoutar-Seunath Post 124 in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 4:05 PM

Introduction

Good Day Everyone,

My name is Sumintra R Seunath. I am from the beautiful twin island Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently and ECCE educator. It is privilege to be doing this course and I am looking forward to learning all about creating an inclusive school

vesha Khan Post 125 in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 10:37 PM

I am Vesha Khan, Communication Studies for 12 years at Sixth Form Government School. 

Cheyenne Garcia-Singh Post 127 in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 2:31 PM

Hello, I am Cheyenne and I am looking forward to learning alongside all of you. 

Paula Edwards Sealey Post 128 in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 4:11 PM

Hi everyone, I am Paula Edwards Sealey from Trinidad and Tobago. I work in the primary school system. I look forward to being a part of this course  and all that it has to offer. 

Thanks for the warm welcome Kris!

Candice Pope Post 129 in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 6:49 PM

Self Introduction

Hi everyone, I am Candice Pope . I am a secondary school teacher from Trinidad & Tobago. I am really looking forward to see what this course has to offer. I am very eager to participate as well.

Natalie Howard Post 130 in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 9:59 PM

Good day, am Natalie Howard an Ecce teacher from Trinidad and Tobago.

Petal Knott-Thomas Post 136 in reply to 130

• 28 April 2021, 1:50 AM

Natalie I am so excited to gain new knowledge and experiences from this course.

Hayden Tidd Post 131 in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 4:27 PM

I am Hayden Tidd from Trinidad and Tobago. I have been teaching at the primary (elementary) school level for the past 28 years. I look forward to learning about creating an inclusive school in this course.

Valarie Henry Post 132 in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 4:45 PM

Hi, my name is Valarie Henry and I am from the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago to be exact.  I am pleased to be part of this course, and the information gained would greatly assist in my practice. 

VIDEYA JAGNANAN Post 133 in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 7:44 PM • Edited by the author on 27 April 2021, 7:48 PM
Thank you. I am a Preschool Teacher and I am excited to learn about this course in particular, because the knowledge I gain will help me to move forward and assist children disabilities, especially during this pandemic time.

Cherry-Ann Francis Post 134 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 1:22 AM

Hi good day, my name is Cherry-Ann. I am from Trinidad and Tobago WI. I am an ECCE Teacher attached to the Ministry of Education.

Petal Knott-Thomas Post 135 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 1:42 AM

Hi I am  Petal  an ECE teacher from Trinidad and Tobago.   

Luanna Armstrong Post 137 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 2:01 AM

Hello everyone, my name is  Luanna Armstrong. I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I am looking forward to gain new knowledge.    

Margerly George-Joseph Post 138 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 3:40 PM

Welcome

Margerly George-Joseph from Dominica. I am a primary school teacher.

Neisha Rambarack Post 139 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 8:52 PM
Hello everyone I am an ECCE Teacher from Trinidad and I am eager to learn about an inclusive school.

Simona Deyalsingh Post 140 in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 4:02 AM

Introduction

As a Secondary School Social Studies teacher I am always happy to expand my knowledge to help my students and to improve myself. 

Samson Kisirkoi Post 141 in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 9:54 AM

I am glad to join this course and confident to learn many important things about creating an inclusive school. Thank you for the opportunity.

Patricia Mendoza- Dolly Post 142 in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 7:32 PM

Hello,

My name is Patricia Mendoza- Dolly and I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I am an ECCE Teacher and I am interested in learning more about creating an inclusive school environment.

Arturo Ayala Mendoza Post 145 in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 4:41 AM

I´m Arturo from Mexico

Hello, everybody! 


I'm Arturo Ayala, born in Puebla, Mexico. I work as a civil servant and my main task is to design educational materials for teaching and learning. I'm excited to star this course. 

Katherine Persad Post 146 in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 2:23 AM

Hi everyone, I am a secondary school teacher in Trinidad and I teach History. I look forward to engaging in this course and learning about inclusive education

Hardia Mohammed Post 147 in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 4:58 PM

Welcome

Hi, 

My name is Indira Mohammed and i am an ECCE teacher. I'm really excited to enhance my knowledge from this course so i can apply it to my job.

Diann Lutchman Post 148 in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 1:06 PM

Thank you for this opportunity.

Hello my name is Diann Lutchman and I am an ECCE educator from Trinidad and Tobago. I have been pursuing this course for the last few weeks and I must say that I am very impressed by the insights that I have gained so far. Once again thank you to the organisers.

Cecilia Castaneda Post 149 in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 8:10 PM
Hi,

My name is Cecilia Castaneda, I am from Belize and I am looking forward to learn as much as I can from this course. Thank you for the opportunity given to us. 

Melissa Diaz Post 150 in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 1:00 AM
Looking forward to all this course has to offer. 


Gail Badree Post 151 in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 2:42 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome. I do look forward to learning this course content. I was not able to enroll in the first course. I do look forward to reviewing content and making that connection with what I know and my experiences. 

Sharmilla Maharaj Post 152 in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 5:06 AM

Thank You

Thank you for the warm welcome. I have just completed this course and have enjoyed learning about inclusive environments. I am sure the information will be very helpful to enhance my teaching and learning.

Regards,

Sharmilla Maharaj

Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 153 in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 6:54 PM

Good day, everyone! 

My name is Ornella Audhan- Mathura. I currently reside in Trinidad and Tobago. I am an Early Children teacher with the Ministry of Education. I am delighted to be apart of this course. I look forward to learning about creating an inclusive school.


Alicia Anastacio Post 154 in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 3:07 AM

Good day,

My name is Alicia Anastacio, I am and early childhood teacher, in Trinidad and Tobago. I am looking forward to this course with the hopes that it will be beneficial and the information from this course that can be implemented in my classroom, may in be face to face or virtual. 

Anesha Bahadur Post 155 in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 6:46 PM • Edited by the author on 8 May 2021, 6:47 PM

Introduction

Hi, my name is Anesha Bahadur and I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently employed as an Early Childhood Care and Education Teacher with the Ministry of Education. I look forward in actively participating in this course "Creating an Inclusive School." I hope to gain new knowledge in which will help me grow and develop as a teacher.

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 160 in reply to 155

• 10 May 2021, 3:12 PM

Welcome to the course Anesha.

Mathews Musonda Mwabu Post 156 in reply to 1

• 9 May 2021, 11:17 AM

INTRODUCTION

My name is Marhews Mwabu a headteacher at a government school in the Northern region of Zambia. Am glady to be here. Looking forward to learn more in this course, CIS.

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 158 in reply to 156

• 10 May 2021, 3:09 PM
Welcome to the course Mathews!

Shalini Parsan-Ali Post 157 in reply to 1

• 9 May 2021, 9:47 PM

Welcome

Hi, mu name is Shalini Parsan- Ali and I and from Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently employed with the Ministry of Education as a Early Childhood Care and Education Teacher. I am looking forward in actively participating in this course "creating an inclusive school". The information gained through the materials will help me grow and develop as a teacher.

FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 159 in reply to 157

• 10 May 2021, 3:10 PM

Welcome to the course Shalini.

Denise Kanhai-Gupta Post 161 in reply to 1

• 11 May 2021, 3:07 AM

Have not done the previous course but looking forward to this course.

Marcel Rogers Post 163 in reply to 161

• 12 May 2021, 7:03 PM

Yes it does look interesting


Marcel Rogers Post 162 in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 7:03 PM

My Name is Marcel Rogers. I am an ECCE Teacher Assistant, at a Government ECCE Centre in Trinidad. I am studying on my own. i was introduced to the course and found the content interesting.


Venita Ramcharan Post 164 in reply to 1

• 13 May 2021, 5:31 PM

Good day, I am a fairly new Secondary School Teacher. I am looking forward to gaining knowledge through this course as well as my peers.

Candy Garnett Post 165 in reply to 1

• 14 May 2021, 4:17 PM

Introduction

Good Morning. I am from a small country in Central America and we are working very hard to advance in the area of inclusive education. I was excited to participate in this course and having gone through the materials and activities, I must say that I have gained so much. I will be able to use co much of what I was exposed to in my professional work. 

Neyasha Khan Post 166 in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 2:59 AM

Good day to everyone.  Looking forward to this course.

Laurette Osaso Post 167 in reply to 1

• 18 May 2021, 5:34 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I studied ITL and look foward tto learning more on this forum of creating an inclusive school. I am currently taking a diploma in Hollistic Naturing of Children as well as ECDE. 


Merlene Mayers Post 168 in reply to 1

• 19 May 2021, 4:42 AM

Welcome to 'Creating an inclusive school' (CIS)

This course was beneficial to me and very formal .

Kéké Kossi Agbogan

Kossi Agbogan Post 169 in reply to 1

• 20 May 2021, 9:09 PM
Hi Kris, thanks so much for this opportunity. I'm Richard Kossi Agbogan, teacher education from Togo, Direction des formation, University of Lome

Abby Thomas-Lalla Post 170 in reply to 1

• 24 May 2021, 4:25 PM
Read up all Creating an Inclusive School and looking forward to learn more.

AVALON Pierre-Mason Post 171 in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 9:10 PM

Introduction

Good day, to everyone!

My name is Avalon Pierre Mason. I am a Special Education Instructor in Trinidad and Tobago. I'm so grateful for this course and look forward to developing my skills in order to facilitate differentiated learners.

Thanks to Kris and all members of  the  Team

Yesenia Chan Post 172 in reply to 1

• 2 June 2021, 12:57 PM

Introduction

Hi my name is Yesenia Chan. I am from Belize in Central America. I am very excited to be in this course! 

Matelita Taufa Post 174 in reply to 1

• 23 June 2021, 1:30 PM

Hi I am Matelita Taufa and I am from Tonga, one of the pacific islands. I completed the Inclusive teaching and learning and I am looking forward to this course on creating inclusive schools.