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Sherlana Langley-John Post 1

• 20 April 2021, 3:28 AM

Our attitude to inclusion

It is imperative that as educators we understand and appreciate the need for inclusivity as we work towards meeting the ever growing needs of the children we cater to. In so doing the attitude we possess must be one that is positive and conducive for all. We must realize the need to allocate the necessary resources to ensure that we are equipped to effectively implement curriculum strategies that will allow for the desired outcome, which is to ensure that the children who we cater to benefit. We must work together to formulate new strategies or remodel existing ones as we try to meet this ever growing need. 

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Sarah Ali Post 2 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 3:35 AM

Great point on the importance of the attitude of educators towards creating an inclusive learning environment. Therefore, as you have stated, we should empower ourselves with the knowledge, skills and attitude to create an environment that reflects inclusion and diversity. As educators, we should demonstrate the capabilities to represent teaching practices that acknowledge and respect the fact that every child is different and should always be accepted for who they are.


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Sammy Mutisya Post 3 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 11:31 AM

Sure Sarah positive attitude and allocation of resources for inclusive education would play a great role.

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Jacqueline Rancharan Post 4 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 4:36 PM

Our attitude to Inclusion

For teachers to fully embrace inclusion and for any inclusive program for children with special educational needs  to be effective and successful positive attitudes needs to be established. Positive/ negative attitudes is reflected in the way you behave and embrace changes, your engagement. Teacher's perceptions towards inclusion plays a very important role in developing their attitudes therefore, it is important to explore their perceptions and try to create training programs to bridge that gap or sensitive them by providing them with strategies on how to l work with children with special educational needs. You might not get a 100% change but you will get more than 50%. 

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Stephanie Mohan Post 5 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 7:17 PM

I agree whole- heartedly with the points you have made, however I believe in some instances negative attitudes towards inclusion derive from lack of training and knowledge of how to cater to the needs of special needs students.

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Arlette Harper Post 6 in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 9:05 PM

Nicely said and so true. Hello