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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 15 April 2021, 10:23 PM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

Post your best suggestion for a policy or a process to support students like Luis

Raphael Cal Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 5:52 PM
My best suggestion would be to ensure that all students with disabilities in...
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Avalon Ali Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 16 April 2021, 9:07 PM
Agreed. Social interactionism encourages emotional support and camaraderie.
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 23 April 2021, 5:34 AM
So true, being our 'brother's keeper' improves our emotional and mental...
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Karen Gladstone Post 181 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 4 May 2021, 10:34 PM
My favorite idea would to ensure that during play time each person has a...
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Matelita Taufa Post 229 (summarised) in reply to 181

• 12 June 2021, 12:22 PM
I agree with this policy children with disabilities through having a friend...
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 196 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 8 May 2021, 5:34 PM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 Oh yes, Maria, it...
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Chacieva Mulrain Post 219 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 18 May 2021, 4:08 AM
Once the child is emotionally healthy and feel safe in the learning...
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Sawh Mowlah Post 90 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 25 April 2021, 7:21 AM

Suggestion for inclusion for students with dissabilities

 Indeed social...
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Mala Maharaj Post 179 (summarised) in reply to 90

• 4 May 2021, 7:18 PM
Social Interaction plays an important part in a students mental and emotional...
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Kathy-Ann Randolph Post 182 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 5 May 2021, 1:36 AM
totally agree
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Keneisha Tafari Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 16 April 2021, 11:44 PM
Agreed. Children with disabilities should be encouraged to participate in...
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Cathyann Martin Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 8

• 19 April 2021, 1:34 AM
I agree with you.
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Alana Caesar Post 102 (summarised) in reply to 8

• 26 April 2021, 1:10 AM
I really agree with this. participation plays such an important role.
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Joseph Wamuga Post 108 (summarised) in reply to 102

• 27 April 2021, 11:34 AM
I agree. All children with disability should have someone to play with during...
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Chacieva Mulrain Post 220 (summarised) in reply to 108

• 18 May 2021, 4:10 AM
I totally agree sometimes we forget about the importance of play
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Mele Aleamotu'a Post 233 (summarised) in reply to 108

• 19 June 2021, 3:35 AM
I agree having someone to play with makes you feel cared and loved. A sense...
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Ann Beddoe Post 145 (summarised) in reply to 8

• 30 April 2021, 8:38 PM
Very good points Keneisha. This creates the umbrella for the children to have...
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Akeesha Duke Post 154 (summarised) in reply to 8

• 2 May 2021, 2:38 PM
Agreed children with disabilities should be encouraged to participate in...
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Kathy-Ann Randolph Post 183 (summarised) in reply to 8

• 5 May 2021, 1:38 AM
Yes, encouraging social interaction at an early age is important to foster...
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Seeta Kuarsingh Post 225 (summarised) in reply to 183

• 6 June 2021, 10:20 PM
I agree that encouraging social interaction is important for children with...
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Ian Mangaroo Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 19 April 2021, 1:04 AM
I would suggest that an extra curricular activity be made mandatory for all...
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Cathyann Martin Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 19 April 2021, 1:35 AM
I agree with this activity.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 19 April 2021, 1:47 PM
Good suggestion Ian. Playing together will bond the learners together even in...
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Vianne Poon-Kwong Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 19 April 2021, 9:34 PM
I agree, play activates a child’s full dynamics; it forms part of flexible,...
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Katherine Persad Post 157 (summarised) in reply to 24

• 2 May 2021, 8:19 PM
I agree. The inclusion of new games and resources for play could also be...
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 197 (summarised) in reply to 24

• 8 May 2021, 5:44 PM
Just to add Vianne ,i i agree with play activities ,play removes barriers .i...
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claudette De Graff Post 206 (summarised) in reply to 197

• 12 May 2021, 6:53 PM
I totally agree with Ms. Mansingh, play promotes friendship and encourages...
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Mariyam Junaina Post 226 (summarised) in reply to 197

• 7 June 2021, 11:18 AM
I agree
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Sawh Mowlah Post 91 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 25 April 2021, 7:30 AM

Inclusion

 Play is definitely an area that children with dissabilities when...
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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 174 (summarised) in reply to 91

• 4 May 2021, 4:26 AM
I concur, not only with sentiments posted above, but also, that play...
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claudette De Graff Post 207 (summarised) in reply to 91

• 12 May 2021, 6:56 PM
Agreed.
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Nicola jones Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 22 April 2021, 12:18 PM
Agree with you as well Ian. In addition to what you have outlined, extra...
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Mona Ramos Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 23 April 2021, 12:08 AM

2.5 School policies to support Inclusive Education

 Yes, extra curricular...
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Rose Nyambura Post 85 (summarised) in reply to 60

• 24 April 2021, 8:19 AM
This is a very good school policy Mona. Is there a special arrangement to...
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Vaughn Brizan Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 23 April 2021, 1:57 AM
I agree with your comment. Additionally, Having them do something they enjoy...
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Nicole Garcia-Scipio Post 134 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 29 April 2021, 1:59 AM
This is an excellent idea. Children socialize differently outside of the...
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Taradai Sonny Post 141 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 30 April 2021, 3:22 AM
Yes I totally agree. Friends play an important role in the lives of children.
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Jean NIYONSENGA Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 19 April 2021, 4:46 PM
I strongly agree with you dear Raphael. This is because when children with...
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Hugo Uh Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 18

• 21 April 2021, 3:22 AM
I agree. When children are allowed to participate in this activities they...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 19 April 2021, 4:57 PM
Raphael what do you think about discussing with parents on how to support the...
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Vanessa Harold Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 19

• 20 April 2021, 7:58 PM
Yes , there must be discussions with parents about how to support children...
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Rose Nyambura Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 19

• 22 April 2021, 8:03 PM
very good suggestion Florence.
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Rose Nyambura Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 19

• 22 April 2021, 8:28 PM
Good suggestion Florence
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 20 April 2021, 2:53 AM
Yes Raphael they could be involved in social activities, but how do we find...
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Arlette Harper Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 21 April 2021, 2:38 AM
Agreed once they are involved in activities in the school they are able to...
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Alicia Lawrence Post 101 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 25 April 2021, 5:05 PM
I concur with that and there are so many activities that can involve student...
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Sherill Charles Post 110 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 27 April 2021, 4:30 PM
Agreed social activities do have a positive effect on children with...
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Paula Rahim Post 114 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 27 April 2021, 10:08 PM
Social interaction helps build on the child self esteem.
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Rachel-Ann Charles Post 131 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 28 April 2021, 10:25 PM
Agreed. Great suggestion.
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Lisa Mohammed Post 139 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 29 April 2021, 4:32 PM
Yes but social activities that they show interest in.
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Hugo Uh Post 143 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 30 April 2021, 5:04 AM
I agree with you Raphael.
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HAEMRAJI Persad Post 150 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 1 May 2021, 3:42 PM
I agree with this. It means the parents must involve the child in activities...
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Anisa Ram Post 164 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 3 May 2021, 2:18 AM
I agree.
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Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 193 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 7 May 2021, 8:03 PM
Agreed with this suggestion. The inclusion of all students will be beneficial...
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Mariyam Junaina Post 227 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 7 June 2021, 11:20 AM
I agree. That would be a startng point for bringing about inclusion
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Mele Aleamotu'a Post 232 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 19 June 2021, 3:31 AM

2.5 Favourite idea -All children with disabilities have someone to play at

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Stephanie Rajkumar Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 5:56 PM

School Policies

 School policies to support inclusion will be reinforcing...
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Avalon Ali Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 16 April 2021, 9:08 PM
Agreed. An environment with flexible adaptation is key.
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Rose Nyambura Post 86 (summarised) in reply to 6

• 24 April 2021, 8:25 AM
Good observation Avalon. What type of adaptations would make schools flexible...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 20 April 2021, 2:56 AM
What do you think about a policy like assigning each child with disability a...
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Hugo Uh Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 29

• 21 April 2021, 3:24 AM
This would be an excellent policy.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 29

• 23 April 2021, 10:37 AM
Yes Florence. This would be an excellent measure for supporting those...
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Arlette Harper Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 21 April 2021, 2:40 AM
Yes policies will encourage everyone to come on board. Everyone will also...
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Velma Russell Post 75 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 23 April 2021, 2:19 PM
I agree with you Stephanie
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Sawh Mowlah Post 92 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 25 April 2021, 7:42 AM

School policy for inclusion

 It really is the whole school responsibility to...
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Cindy Persad Post 97 (summarised) in reply to 92

• 25 April 2021, 3:16 PM
I agree with you
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Sherill Charles Post 111 (summarised) in reply to 92

• 27 April 2021, 4:32 PM
Agreed team work is key
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Michelle Maharaj Post 146 (summarised) in reply to 92

• 1 May 2021, 6:22 AM
Yes, very well said, it is a whole school approach.
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claudette De Graff Post 208 (summarised) in reply to 92

• 12 May 2021, 7:14 PM
I agree totally, it will build their confidence and self-esteem.
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Avalon Ali Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 9:06 PM
Extra curricula activities should be encouraged for all students and...
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Joy Stoute - Sooklal Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 19 April 2021, 1:25 AM
I agree
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Pauline Vaughan Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 11:21 PM
One great suggestion for in class lesson is to have peer help. This would...
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Gail Badree Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 20 April 2021, 4:35 PM
I agree. Not only having peer help will assist children with disabilities...
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Vanessa Harold Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 35

• 20 April 2021, 7:48 PM
Yes it does help them to feel safe, included, valued , and builds self esteem...
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Savitri Emmanuel Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 11:51 AM
My best suggestion for a policy or a process to support students like Luis...
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David Ngatia Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 17 April 2021, 6:58 PM
Great contribution Savitri. Peer support to such learners can help a great deal.
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Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 19 April 2021, 8:22 PM
Great contribution. Peer support strategy not only benefit students with the...
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claudette De Graff Post 209 (summarised) in reply to 21

• 12 May 2021, 7:17 PM
Agreed, they will need support.
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 20 April 2021, 2:57 AM
Great contribution Savitri
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 23 April 2021, 10:41 AM
This is a good on Savitri. Peer support system through paring or small grouping.
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Glendiann Benjamin-Modeste Post 78 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 23 April 2021, 7:06 PM
Great suggestions. I agree
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Cindy Persad Post 98 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 25 April 2021, 3:18 PM
Excellent point
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Stephanie Mohan Post 117 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 28 April 2021, 2:03 AM
Very valid points.
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Ann Beddoe Post 123 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 28 April 2021, 3:30 AM
Very good contribution Savitri. Peer support does allow the child to learn...
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Tanisha Francis-Garcia Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 8:48 PM
I think one way to assist Luis in remembering the tasks he has to do is by...
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Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 19 April 2021, 8:23 PM
Great suggestion. The use of a checklist will also help Luis remember what...
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Veera Kalliecharan-Ramodit Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 19 April 2021, 9:42 PM
These are excellent suggestions, I would also like to add, since students...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 25

• 20 April 2021, 2:59 AM
Sure. Do you think peer support would also help?
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Sally Brizan Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 22 April 2021, 9:36 PM • Edited by the author on 22 April 2021, 9:37 PM
I agree with you, a simple checklist to help Luis remember his task. It will...
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Nicole Garcia-Scipio Post 136 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 29 April 2021, 2:05 AM
Creating a checklist is a smart idea for Luis. Children feel a sense of...
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Cherryann Noel Post 191 (summarised) in reply to 136

• 7 May 2021, 2:07 AM
I truly love this checklist idea for children like Luis. It will develop...
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Joy Stoute - Sooklal Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 1:24 AM
I suggest building positive relationships with our students. This can be done...
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Hyacinth Gilliard Post 115 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 27 April 2021, 10:15 PM
I totally agee with your statement.
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claudette De Graff Post 210 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 12 May 2021, 7:20 PM
Yes, it is important that they feel part of a group.
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Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 8:12 PM
Inclusion encourages the development of real relationships, a sense of...
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Hazel Dodds Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 20 April 2021, 2:49 AM
Totally agree.
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Jamila Lewis Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 22 April 2021, 1:31 AM
I do agree that peer support activities and strategies where students are...
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Hubert Arana Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 8:29 PM
I think, that two approaches would be necessary to facilitate students i...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 2:28 AM
The school could have policy on how to consult with the child to find out the...
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Xiomara Bautista Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 3:36 AM
A good idea would be for children with disabilities to have someone to play...
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David Ngatia Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 32

• 20 April 2021, 9:39 AM
A good proposal Xiomara. This will greatly help in making the learners with...
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Rose Nyambura Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 32

• 22 April 2021, 8:40 PM
Xiomara, don't you think a time may come and the 'peer helper' will feel...
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Connie Palmer Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 2:39 PM

2.5 School policies

 The best example I have experienced is having a buddy...
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David Ngatia Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 34

• 22 April 2021, 10:46 AM
Good point Connie. Buddy system can really assist such learners to feel...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 34

• 23 April 2021, 10:47 AM
Very true Connie. The pair of small group become life-long friends.
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Doyla Forman Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 10:24 PM

2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 I think by having a peer...
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June Grant Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 2:18 AM
School policy is defined as a set of established expectations for specific...
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Sharon Seeraj Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 39

• 22 April 2021, 7:04 PM
A holistic approach.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 39

• 23 April 2021, 10:51 AM
I totally agree June. How about the community?
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Cindy Persad Post 99 (summarised) in reply to 39

• 25 April 2021, 3:20 PM
I agree with you.
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Ann Ramlakhan Post 126 (summarised) in reply to 39

• 28 April 2021, 5:05 PM
I totally agree. A child needs to develop holistically irregardless of their...
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Cecilia Castaneda Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 5:30 AM
I believe that all children with disabilities have social activities after...
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Benedicta Tabot Post 96 (summarised) in reply to 44

• 25 April 2021, 2:09 PM
I concur with you Cecilia, Social activities after school can help them...
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Sarah Ramjattan

Sarah Ramjattan Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 4:23 PM
My best suggestion would be that all children with disabilities have extra...
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Oluwafunmilayo Olalusi Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 45

• 21 April 2021, 10:53 PM
Peer work can facilitate promotion of the talents of children with special...
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Sharon Seeraj Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 45

• 22 April 2021, 7:04 PM
This indeed is a great option. Peer support facilitates peer inclusion which...
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Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 45

• 24 April 2021, 5:31 AM
Great idea! I think that the after school with help them make friends and...
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Oluwafunmilayo Olalusi Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 10:49 PM
My 'favorite' idea Promote the talents of children with special needs by...
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David Ngatia Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 46

• 22 April 2021, 10:49 AM
A great idea Olalusi. Recognizing and celebrating their talents will boost...
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 46

• 23 April 2021, 5:18 AM
By developing the interests and strengths of children with special needs, we...
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Sharon Seeraj Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 7:01 PM
I think along with the after school activities mentioned before, there should...
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 52

• 23 April 2021, 5:26 AM
Indeed, 'it really takes a village to raise a child.' I've not reached this...
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David Ngatia Post 73 (summarised) in reply to 52

• 23 April 2021, 1:42 PM
I hadn't thought along those lines. This is quite a good idea Sharon. With...
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Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 172 (summarised) in reply to 52

• 4 May 2021, 2:26 AM
I love the idea of having parent support groups and also having car pooling....
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Victoria Gongora Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 9:31 PM
MOVIE night! and in class have them select a peer to work with. They can...
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Vaughn Brizan Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 58

• 23 April 2021, 2:06 AM
I adore this idea. It can also be linked to the playmate for outdoors, To...
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Vaughn Brizan Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 2:03 AM
I like the fact that the children will have someone to play with at break...
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 5:07 AM • Edited by the author on 23 April 2021, 5:09 AM
A policy to support students like Luis should state that all children with...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 64

• 23 April 2021, 10:55 AM
I agree with you Maria. Everyone should be included in the policy. With...
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Yuva Roopchansingh Post 77 (summarised) in reply to 64

• 23 April 2021, 6:35 PM
yep ... wholeheartedly agree with this .. Proper communication is ALWAYS...
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Lily Ramsarran Post 89 (summarised) in reply to 64

• 25 April 2021, 5:20 AM
Great ideas for helping young children understand diversity. These ideas will...
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Rachel Timothy-Springer Post 74 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 1:44 PM
I believe modelling can be helpful in terms of encouraging peer social...
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Yuva Roopchansingh Post 76 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 6:33 PM
Some basic ideas for Luis would be 1. Adjust teaching strategies/methods to...
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David Ngatia Post 80 (summarised) in reply to 76

• 23 April 2021, 7:54 PM
Good ideas Yuva. Thank you for sharing.
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Kimberly Ollivierre-Contero Post 79 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 7:45 PM • Edited by the author on 23 April 2021, 7:47 PM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 My suggestion...
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David Ngatia Post 81 (summarised) in reply to 79

• 23 April 2021, 8:05 PM
I like your points Kimberly. Supporting such learners in doing the activities...
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Lily Ramsarran Post 82 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 3:18 AM
In my opinion, I believe that the statements “all children with disabilities...
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Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 83 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 5:28 AM
The policy that I would to suggest is regarding support for students and...
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Deochand Bridgemohan Post 87 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 11:15 AM
Use a buddy system, so that Luis always has someone to interact with.
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Benedicta Tabot Post 94 (summarised) in reply to 87

• 25 April 2021, 2:01 PM
Yes, the buddy system works very well for both in and out of class activities
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 124 (summarised) in reply to 94

• 28 April 2021, 2:01 PM
I agree. Buddy system is a good one.
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Roberto Torres Post 88 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 11:50 PM
Let's have a Whacky Wednesday Club Time with the special kids. the counsellor...
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claudette De Graff Post 211 (summarised) in reply to 88

• 12 May 2021, 7:40 PM
Thats a great idea.
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Benedicta Tabot Post 93 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 1:58 PM
To support students with disability, one policy suggestion is to structure...
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David Ngatia Post 95 (summarised) in reply to 93

• 25 April 2021, 2:05 PM
Good suggestions Tabot and Roberto.
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Cindy Persad Post 100 (summarised) in reply to 93

• 25 April 2021, 3:24 PM
I agree with you. Play is very important. It develops a child holistically....
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Karystin Cardenas Post 107 (summarised) in reply to 93

• 27 April 2021, 1:57 AM
Yes Benedicta! Involving whole group outdoor class activities would cater for...
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Alana Caesar Post 103 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 1:20 AM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 A bi-weekly buddy...
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Karystin Cardenas Post 106 (summarised) in reply to 103

• 27 April 2021, 1:53 AM
Hi Alana, I totally agree with you on the "bi-weekly buddy system". It really...
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Jennifer Richardson Post 104 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 9:26 PM
The teacher should encourage the children to socialize with children with a...
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Karystin Cardenas Post 105 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 1:51 AM
Hi everyone! A suggestion I have with respect to Luis being involved in after...
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David Ngatia Post 109 (summarised) in reply to 105

• 27 April 2021, 2:41 PM
That's a good suggestion Karystin. Thanks
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STEPHANIE Juttlah Post 112 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 5:16 PM
My best suggestion for a policy or a process to support students like Luis is...
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Cherryann Noel Post 189 (summarised) in reply to 112

• 7 May 2021, 1:48 AM
Hi Stephanie, I agree with you, most children with disabilities lack...
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claudette De Graff Post 212 (summarised) in reply to 189

• 12 May 2021, 7:44 PM
Thats very true, Miss Noel.
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Jenna-Louise Barkley Post 113 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 9:43 PM
A policy that schools can implement can be to partner with special needs...
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Stephanie Mohan Post 116 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 1:57 AM
I think the 'buddy system' will be very beneficial to Luis. Children learn...
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Makeda Hudlin Post 119 (summarised) in reply to 116

• 28 April 2021, 2:38 AM
Yes my thoughts exactly.
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Makeda Hudlin Post 118 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 2:37 AM • Edited by the author on 28 April 2021, 2:41 AM

2.5 School Policies

 All children with disabilities in an Inclusive Education...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 129 (summarised) in reply to 118

• 28 April 2021, 7:18 PM
Hi, This is really important as students really need to feel like they belong...
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claudette De Graff Post 213 (summarised) in reply to 118

• 12 May 2021, 7:56 PM
That is true,children with disabilities tend to be introverts so having a...
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Lisa Mohammed Post 120 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 2:47 AM
I would say that they be included in activities they show interest in. Luis...
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Lisa Mohammed Post 121 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 2:50 AM
All students with disabilities be included in extra curricular activities.
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BERNADINE Paponette-Dandrade Post 122 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 3:17 AM
Yes I agree policies are necessary to set clear guidelines for the way...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 128 (summarised) in reply to 122

• 28 April 2021, 7:10 PM
Hi, Generally speaking we do the things which are required to help our...
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 198 (summarised) in reply to 122

• 8 May 2021, 6:01 PM
yes, policies are really great for giving guidelines ,it gives all the...
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VIDEYA JAGNANAN Post 125 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 4:32 PM
I totally agree, If children are given opportunities to access effective...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 127 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 7:07 PM
Hi All, It is really important that all inclusive schools should have...
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Rosetta Ramjattan Post 130 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 9:08 PM

Activity 2.5

 My suggestion for a policy to support students like luis will be...
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Shalini Parsan-Ali Post 132 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 12:38 AM
2.5 School policies to support inclusive education. My favorite idea from the...
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Maryssa Beckford-Thompson Post 133 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 12:58 AM
When you have children with disabilities at your institution, social...
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Sarah Ali Post 135 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 2:05 AM

all children with disabilities have extra help from peers in lessons

 Peer...
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Shelley-Ann Yip Post 137 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 2:23 AM
Some suggestions to support students like Luis: 1. Teacher could use a visual...
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Sharlene Deoki Post 138 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 4:16 PM
My best suggestion would be that children like Luis have someone to play with...
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Melissa Guevarra Post 140 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 12:11 AM
Re: Ensuring that all children with disabilities have someone to play with...
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Shaffina Ahamad-Hamid Post 142 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 30 April 2021, 4:08 AM
The Buddy system is great and one that I have actually seen work at my school...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 147 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 1 May 2021, 11:46 AM
I like the "Play Pal Heroes" and the awarding of badge.
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Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 171 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 4 May 2021, 2:23 AM
We must definitely create an awareness within the environment. Encouraging...
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 199 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 8 May 2021, 7:07 PM
Great idea Ms. Melissa, i believe everyone will work work hard at obtaining...
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claudette De Graff Post 214 (summarised) in reply to 199

• 12 May 2021, 8:01 PM
Yes, a wonderful suggestion.
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Sammy Mutisya Post 144 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 10:58 AM
In the begin of the term students should be given an opportunity to write...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 148 (summarised) in reply to 144

• 1 May 2021, 11:47 AM
Yes Sammy. Involvement brings a sense of ownership.
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Rose Nyambura Post 149 (summarised) in reply to 144

• 1 May 2021, 12:22 PM
This is a good proposal Sammy, everyone will feel included.
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Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 170 (summarised) in reply to 144

• 4 May 2021, 2:18 AM
I agree to getting children involved in creating the rules. They feel a sense...
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ALIYAH Mohammed Post 151 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 8:32 PM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 1. Another...
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David Ngatia Post 160 (summarised) in reply to 151

• 2 May 2021, 8:43 PM
Good contributions Aliyah. Thank you.
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Tracey Little Post 152 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 8:32 PM
Honestly, I believe the first thing that needs to be done is to raise the...
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Ann Beddoe Post 163 (summarised) in reply to 152

• 2 May 2021, 10:39 PM
I agree with your points Tracey.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 166 (summarised) in reply to 152

• 3 May 2021, 10:14 AM
Thankyou Tracey for your contribution. Creating awareness should be the...
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Valarie Henry Post 153 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 12:24 AM
There is not much a school can do about socializing of children outside of...
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Patricia Prescott Post 155 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 3:07 PM
Socialization activities are very important for students with disabilities....
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Katherine Persad Post 159 (summarised) in reply to 155

• 2 May 2021, 8:22 PM
I agree, extra curricular activities and play allows students the time to...
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Rose Nyambura Post 167 (summarised) in reply to 155

• 3 May 2021, 3:15 PM
True Patricia, children learn biasses from adults. So if teachers are...
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Stacey-Ann Daniel-Cordice Post 156 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 7:38 PM
The school can implement a buddy system where Luis is paired with a different...
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Ann Beddoe Post 162 (summarised) in reply to 156

• 2 May 2021, 10:35 PM
Great idea Stacy. I also like the buddy system. No one likes to feel left out...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 165 (summarised) in reply to 156

• 3 May 2021, 10:09 AM
I like the concept of weekly buddy system so that every child participate in...
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Katherine Persad Post 158 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 8:21 PM
Schools should have a variety of extra curricular activities that cater to...
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David Ngatia Post 161 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 8:45 PM
Thank you Stacey and Katherine for your good contributions.
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Melissa Diaz Post 168 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 4:36 PM
I think the best solution would be for children with disabilities to be...
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Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 169 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 2:13 AM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 My suggestions to...
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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 175 (summarised) in reply to 169

• 4 May 2021, 4:28 AM
This was an excellent suggestion! The use of the VAPA program would...
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Sefinat Omuya Post 177 (summarised) in reply to 169

• 4 May 2021, 1:52 PM • Edited by the author on 4 May 2021, 1:54 PM
I agreed with your suggestions Moralda
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Patricia Prescott Post 173 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 2:34 AM
I think that it is important to ensure that all students with disabilities...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 176 (summarised) in reply to 173

• 4 May 2021, 9:57 AM
Very true Patricia
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Sefinat Omuya Post 178 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 2:02 PM
My best suggestion is that the teacher should: breakdown directions into...
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Kenda Holder Post 180 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 8:43 PM
The best suggestion or policy to support Luis will be: All children with...
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claudette De Graff Post 215 (summarised) in reply to 180

• 12 May 2021, 8:15 PM
That is a good idea. I feel that children should look at a child with a...
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Emely Samaroo Post 184 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 7:23 AM
I love the policy that "all children with disabilities have someone to play...
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Denise Kanhai-Gupta Post 185 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 12:45 AM
My suggestion would be to have class sensitizations, students react to...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 187 (summarised) in reply to 185

• 6 May 2021, 7:42 AM
I agree wit you Denise. Educating the learners on how to relate with those...
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Kathy-Ann Randolph Post 186 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 12:52 AM
My best suggestion for a policy to help children like Luis is to encourage...
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Cherryann Noel Post 188 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 1:38 AM
My best suggestion for a policy to support students like Luis is, all...
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David Ngatia Post 192 (summarised) in reply to 188

• 7 May 2021, 7:56 AM
Quite a good intervention Noel.
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Rochelle Cruickshank Post 190 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 1:51 AM

Activity 2.5

 My best suggestion for a policy or a process to support students...
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Jahmaylher Joseph-Graham Post 204 (summarised) in reply to 190

• 12 May 2021, 12:45 AM
agreed
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 194 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 1:15 AM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 My best...
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Rose Nyambura Post 200 (summarised) in reply to 194

• 8 May 2021, 8:50 PM
The 4 policies that you have proposed are very good for children like Luis...
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Anesha Bahadur Post 195 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 5:32 PM

Activity 2.5 School Policies to Support Inclusive Education

 My favourite idea...
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Shalini Parsan-Ali Post 201 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 9 May 2021, 11:05 PM

2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 My favorite idea is all...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 202 (summarised) in reply to 201

• 10 May 2021, 8:13 AM
I like the idea of teacher assigning the disabled learner to a trusted student.
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Jahmaylher Joseph-Graham Post 203 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 12:43 AM

Activity 2.5

 My suggestion for a policy or process to support students like...
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Rose Nyambura Post 205 (summarised) in reply to 203

• 12 May 2021, 4:59 PM
Graham, thank you for reminding us of the wide application of TESSA...
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claudette De Graff Post 216 (summarised) in reply to 203

• 12 May 2021, 8:20 PM
I agree with the buddy system and also inclusion, they will need to be and...
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Merle Lopez Post 217 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 8:11 PM
To support students like Luis as an educator I would give instructions using...
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Mellisa David - Ramcharan Post 231 (summarised) in reply to 217

• 18 June 2021, 3:20 AM
Good one Merle I also love using Gardner Multiple Intelligence in my...
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Merlene Mayers Post 218 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 May 2021, 11:32 PM

Activity 2.5 School policies to support inclusive education

 I totally agree...
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Reanna Rampersad-Kangoo Post 221 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 May 2021, 4:38 AM

2.5

 To support student with disabilities they must be supported by parents...
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Laurette Osaso Post 222 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 May 2021, 10:52 AM
My best policy would be to ensure that all children with isbilitie have...
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Seeta Kuarsingh Post 223 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 May 2021, 1:59 AM
Activity 2.5 Policy: All children must participate in afterschool sports or...
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Venita Ramcharan Post 224 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 May 2021, 5:28 PM • Edited by the author on 26 May 2021, 5:31 PM
My best suggestion would be to implement a diverse extra curricular activity...
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Kossi Agbogan Post 228 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 June 2021, 12:17 PM
I think policies to support inclusive education should highly involve parents...
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Mellisa David - Ramcharan Post 230 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 June 2021, 3:19 AM
I like the strategy that the special child had someone to play wit at break...
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