Inclusion, Respect & Accessibility
The materials, tools, and practices used in the classroom foster inclusion, respect, and accessibility.
The materials, tools, and practices used in the classroom foster inclusion, respect, and accessibility.
BENEFITS TO INCLUSION:
Tailors teaching for all learners.
Makes "differences" less different.
Provides support for all students.
Creates high expectations for all students.
Lesson Planning for Accessibility
Ways to create an accessible classroom:
make class materials and activities easily accessible
focus on consistency to help ensure calm transition routines
use large visual and tactile aids and be sure to provide oral or audio descriptions of visual material
avoid accidental discrimination by isolating students with disabilities
Earning your student's respect requires you to:
be consistent
keep your word
control your frustration
learn who your students are
be patient
speak in a normal tone of voice
be kind
8 Tips for Educators to Self-Manage by Self-Regulating
Creating a Classroom Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Importance of pronouncing a student's name correctly
Teaching students to respect their own and others' cultural identities and differences
Strengths-Based and Student-Centered