Hi Renee, as teachers we have to change our mindset from fixed to growth. We must also adapt to changes into the educational system. As all learners are different and come with different needs. In making the school inclusive, all learners must be given the chance as you clearly observed and realized that this child just needed an opportunity to develop his communication skills in feeling a sense of belonging.

I have had experienced over the years as teacher for our 30 years, mostly with Early Childhood level is that no child should be excluded from school. It is a right to have an education and all parents should be held accountable for such act. I have had children who has speech problems, the level of learning is below their age level but that does not daunt my mood in not planning for them to make them feel any less. Group work and playtime are always a must for me. I give them the opportunity to answer questions, reward them with stickers, put up student of the week for various task in class. For example, helpfulness, polite, good behaviour, and so on. Every Child has the right to an education and every child can learn a slogan in Jamaica. You did the right thing by not making a major scene out of what the child did but to make and do your intervention right away. I love your post.