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The features of a school determine whether or not the school promotes and facilitates inclusive education. Two important features of an inclusive school are supportive attitudes from staff members and pupils and adaption of lessons to facilitate each child's individual needs. Supportive attitudes toward inclusion will increase the chances of successfully achieving and maintaining inclusion in a school. Likewise, adapting lessons to ensure that they are developmentally appropriate and facilitates each learning style, is essential for providing equal opportunity for each student.
Such features are implemented at my place of work by welcoming all children, adapting learning activities to the various levels of development for each child as well as by hosting cultural events that embrace diversity in culture. Our students are also encouraged to respect differences and treat others the way they would like to be treated. While these measures are important, I have learned that there is always room for improvement since inclusion is progressive and strategies should be continuously be adapted to meet the needs of the ever-changing school population.
Features of an Inclusive School
Ethos/Milieu
Respect, positive relationships, responsibility, team work, collaboration, shared experiences, shared decision-making, stakeholder support, inclusive policy, support services, peer mentoring, tolerance, research driven practices
Building/Infrastructure
accessible to all, children and adults toilets for persons with disabilities, ramps, rails, uncluttered floor space
Curriculum
age and stage developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructions, differentiated instructions, pedagogy (that offers variety, and choice), assistive technology, active engagement, learner centered activities, authentic teaching/learning/assessment
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