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Anju Mathura Post 1

28 April 2021, 11:09 PM

Creating a positive attitude

In a school I previously taught at, there was this one child with a visual impairment that needed assistance. He had his challenges from Infant classes until Standard 2. During this period he got into trouble, was disrespected by his peers and was made fun of, all of which inevitably led to a decline in his self- esteem and academical performance. When our new principal arrived she immediately applied for an Aide and assisted in acquiring a pair of glasses for him. She requested that he be placed to the front of the class and asked teachers to do what they can to assist, such as writing comments or work in his books a bit larger than normal. She also used assembly periods to educate the students about visual impairments and its challenges. At the end of Standard 3, he had made a complete turnaround. He is now a Secondary School student in Form 3 and is doing well.


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Roxanne Streat Post 2 in reply to 1

29 April 2021, 12:30 AM

I do believe that teachers must develop a positive attitude in regards to inclusive education.

I work in Early childhood and it is so crucial for us to display appropriate behaviors at this tender age. My colleagues and I work together well as a team in regards to assessing and monitoring the needs of all children. If any of us do recognize any learning disability traits or signs, It is a task we face together in order to make better provision for the child. As educators, it is not our job to turn away or put down any student but to find ways to motivate and inspire.

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Maud Ical Post 3 in reply to 1

29 April 2021, 2:36 AM

Yes

I completely agree, there needs to be a change in attitudes on everyone’s part. The persons who will have to be the root of this inclusion tree will be teachers and if we ourselves do not have the right attitude then our inclusion tree will wither.