Monitoring
inclusiveness is critical for ensuring that all students have equal
opportunities, as well as equal access to and participation in these
opportunities. Monitoring can also help teachers recognize and note children's
similarities and differences, while also acknowledging these differences in a
positive way. Each similarity and difference noted is significant and can have
a significant impact in the classroom, with the emphasis being on the abilities
that can emerge as a result of the differences seen/noted rather than the
differences themselves.
An
inclusive feature that I noticed in my teaching practice was the acceptance and
understanding of each student who brought their own experiences, abilities, and
strengths to the classroom along with dedicated, committed, loving, caring, kind-hearted,
nurturing and approachable teachers who supported and encouraged these students
while making them feel comfortable. Unquestionably, diversity was recognized
and valued. The children's learning requirements and preferences were
investigated. Lessons were designed to reflect the diversity of the classroom,
and activities were created to meet the needs and abilities of each child. A
variety of instructional methods and materials were used/noted, as well as
group work to allow students to interact with one another was observed.