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Intentional Inclusivity
Intentional Inclusivity
This article from Edutopia is a quick read with six bullet points for encouraging an inclusive secondary level classroom throughout the year. The intentionality of building positive relationships between students and between students and teachers is key to starting the semester on the right track.
What are the essentials for healthy collaboration in your classroom? Being able to have difficult conversations in your classroom fosters a necessary 21st century skill. The article Creating an Inclusive Classroom gives some suggestions that "range from simple to complex, and anyone can start to create the ripples that shift classroom and school culture. "
We asked Arundel High teachers...what does an "effective" inclusive classroom look like to YOU?
We asked Arundel High teachers...what does an "effective" inclusive classroom look like to YOU?
Routines are evident
Sharing and reflection are present
Student discourse present
Greeting students
Calling students by name
Students having their own supplies, storage, and space within the classroom
Display student work in the school and as many at shows as possible
Translating recipes for students receiving ELL supports
Purposeful grouping
Diversity in classroom (lab seating and food)
Allowing student choice
Display of diversity and student work in the classroom.
Students feel comfortable contributing in meaningful ways
Representation is provided/observed
Classroom materials and visuals are representative of diverse student populations
All students have an instrument/part to perform
Classroom content reflects student interests
Music/content is adjusted based on student
Readiness for instruction
All students can access all parts of the classroom and all of the materials
Desks for all students (including wheelchairs and left handed)
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