Pedagogy and Inclusive Technology Use đź’¬
with Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith
In this episode of the Included conversation, we meet Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith creator of the concept of PedTech and our LGfL development partner in the for the LGfL PedTech portal which supports effective Teaching and Learning with Technology. We discuss what Inclusion means to Fiona and how we can support teachers to adopt a truly inclusive mindset which has been proven to be more effective than adopting a deficit model framework.
We debate the perceived or real constraints of working with the current education system and explore the benefits of mainstream teachers engaging with SEND provision and vice versa. We ask the question of how much 'agency' do teachers really have in their everyday practice and how does this impact on their inclusive practice?
It’s a fast-paced and challenging discussion but one that should make us all reflect on our day-to-day pedgogy for the benefit of all learners.
Choose which sections to watch:
1. Introduction
2. What does inclusion mean to you Fiona?
3. Can you teacher teachers to adopt an inclusive mindset?
5. How has speech to text technology improved and what are the implications?
6. How constrained are teachers working within the current education 'System'?
7. What are the benefits of mainstream teachers engaging with SEND provision and vice versa?
10. What three things could change that could improve inclusive practice?
1. Be more forensic in our thinkingÂ
2. Thinking about everyone when we think about being inclusive, not just a defined group.Â
3. Use what you have already well and better!
11. How can we ensure we make the most of what technology already is available in our schools?
About Fiona Aubery -Smith
Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith is an award winning teacher and leader with a passion for supporting those who work with children and young people. As Director of One Life Learning, Fiona provides strategic education consultancy services to schools and trusts, professional learning providers and EdTech companies. She is also an Associate Lecturer and Researcher at The Open University, a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and sits on the board of a number of multi-academy and charitable trusts. Fiona is also a regular contributor to books, panels, and papers about Education, Pedagogy and Education Technology.
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