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Sherene Shaffie Post 1

• 30 April 2021, 4:04 AM

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Two important features of an inclusive school are:

1. Teacher's Attitude

2. Resource Room

Of the two features noted, the teacher's attitude is of extreme importance.  We may have the best outline and effective physical structure, but if there is no positive attitude from the teacher, all may be in vain.

As stated by one of the presenters in the video, teachers sharing and  collaborating with each other is one aspect he will like to see. At my centre, one of our core attribute is teamwork and our attitude towards finding solutions to issues that arise, making learning fun for our children by trying new, creative and innovative measures and sharing our ideas.  There is no 'one-man' team.  Everyone works together.   As an educator, a positive attitude sets the tone for the day and by extension assist our co-workers as well as, being role models for the children in our care.

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Neera Mahelal-Ali Post 2 in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 6:14 PM

Hi Sherene

I agree with your comments as the teacher attitude is of great importance especially a positive attitude. At  my school before the pandemic. A teacher would greet parents and  children warmly by the door and this helps to set the tone for the day together with circle time. I sincerely believe in collaboration and team work with teachers are critical for moving inclusive schools in a forward direction. Its all about making education accessible,  fun and inclusive for all students.



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Laurette Osaso Post 3 in reply to 2

• 19 May 2021, 12:58 PM

I agree with you that the features of an inclusive school include support, correct teacher attitudes,correct administrators and management attitudes- attitudes that are for pro inclusion e.g a welcoming administrator or teacher towards all students, resource allocation by school management that facilitate proper training to develop soft skills in teachers and to enable teachers to adapt the materials required to facilitate inclisivity, allowing or fostering discussions about inclusivity, working on physocal barriers that are not pro- inclusion e.g building ramps tp facilitate those who cannot use the stairs or take the lift and challenging beauracratic barriers.


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Abby Thomas-Lalla Post 4 in reply to 1

• 20 May 2021, 10:39 PM

I agree, at my school we work as one unit and always having a positive attitude always gets us great feed back from our children, not downsizing that the resources provided for the children for learning is not important but attitude of the teacher and materials work hand in hand as it creates long life learning.

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Janice Charles Post 5 in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 2:57 AM

Greetings Ms. Shaffie,

Those two features are extremely important since teachers are needed to make the whole process of inclusion a success.  If the teachers' views are contrary to what is expected, failure is inevitable.  Additionally, resources are crucial as vehicles to ensure that all students are able to open the gifts that they have all been given by Almighty God.

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AVALON Pierre-Mason Post 6 in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 10:37 PM

Hi,

I agree, those two features are essential for inclusion to be achieved in the classroom/school environment. Staff form a core unit and exchange ideas and strategies. They, also promote student centered learning through the each one teach one method and additionally create resources to met each students individual needs.