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Every child, regardless of their background or abilities, deserves a supportive and inclusive learning environment (Block et al., 2014). The provision of an inclusive, positive, and stimulating educational setting for every student, and the incorporation of core values such as fairness and respect promote equal opportunities for all students including special needs children. Diversity in early childhood education is beneficial for the holistic development of students and educators.
Diversity and inclusion in early childhood education.
Diversity offers a wide variety of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and languages within the classrooms and creates distinctive opportunities for every child to learn from each other. On the other hand, inclusion involves establishing environments where every child feels important and has an equal chance to grow and develop to their fullest potential. I value and appreciate the uniqueness of all students in my classroom.
Personal goals and objectives as an early years practitioner.
To foster a love for learning by integrating a play-based approach in the classroom, where students are encouraged to actively participate in their learning outcome.
To create a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment that promotes the holistic development of all students.
To develop a supportive relationship with students and their families.
To engage in the continuous professional development of my practice to provide the most effective and efficient methods and strategies within the classroom.
To develop and implement differentiated lessons that cater to different educational and developmental needs of students.
Approach to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a child with special needs
My approach to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for a child with special needs entails:
Collecting detailed information about the child by using different assessment tools such as interviewing parents.
Collaborating with students, families, and professionals to create goals and strategies for the IEP that are tailored to the child's specific needs.
Identifying the child's strengths and incorporating daily activities that are aimed at improving and building these strengths.
Reviewing and adjusting the IEP goals based on the progress of the child.
Regularly participate in capacity-building sessions and workshops related to educating about special education to stay updated.
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