Teaching Inclusively
Inclusiveness is one of those words that gets said a lot in education, but too often applied in too narrow a scope. Teaching inclusively means teaching with all student needs and background in mind. While the task may seem intimidating, giving our students equity in education means considering such elements of diversity as race, gender, socio-economic status, physical and mental disability, and much, much more. The three resources below each showcase one way in which my teaching practices and classroom try to meet the needs of as many students as possible.
Accessibility Guidelines
This document showcases my ability to make content accessible to all students. While class content should be challenging, the ability of a student to access and use classroom materials should not be. Based on WC3's Web Accessibility Guidelines, this custom document is a reference sheet that I have printed and posted next to my desk as a reminder of how to make accessing materials in my class equitable for all students.
Origin Mythology Unit Plan and Resources
Mythology is one area of literature that has incredibly potential to bring us together through our cultural histories, similarities, and differences. Unfortunately, mythology units are far too often tied down to only the Greeks. In this short activity plan and resource packet, I showcase how I use my mythology unit to spark meaningful discussions about what makes us who we are.