Inclusion in a classroom essentially means that you are creating a learning environment where all of your students, no matter the circumstances, have an equal opportunity to education. This takes into consideration children with specific learning, financial, social or emotional needs.
The problem though, is how can one teacher address so many needs, especially when they have little to no support? It’s incredibly difficult if you’re on your own, but it is possible to do it on a universal level without overextending yourself.
You can create your inclusive classroom environment using the following four strategies. Adapt them to meet the needs of your students.
Actionable Steps:
#1. Focus on Equity
Teach your children that each child will get what they need when they need it. Let them know that equity is more important than equality. You know and love each of them but they all don’t need the same things to succeed. For example, some kids might need extra support with a specific topic while others may not need it. Some may need fidgets to help them focus but not everyone needs them.
#2. Encourage Collaboration
Have a community circle where you can discuss important topics of the day. Perhaps your children are struggling with bullying or peer pressure. Use this time and space to teach about it and have them share their experiences. You can also use this as a time to share some information about each other so that your children can get to know one another on a deeper level.
#3. Create Community
Create a space for kids to go to when they’re frustrated or unable to focus so that they can release any pent-up energy and come back to your lesson with a clear mind. You can do this with items that you already have around your class or house.
#4. Their Space
Create a space for kids to go to when they’re frustrated or unable to focus so that they can release any pent-up energy and come back to your lesson with a clear mind. You can do this with items that you already have around your class or house.
The following is FREE. It will show you how to create the space. These resources can be found in my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY.
The following is not free but is fairly inexpensive. It will not only help you create the space but it will also provide you with the tools to help your child manage their feelings and ways for you to keep track of their progress.
Recap:
Let’s recap really quickly. Today, we looked at the following:
- The reasons why it’s important to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- Four ways to create this environment: focus on equity, encourage collaboration, create community, and their space.
Free Resources:
If your children are struggling to hand in assignments on time, check out the following video training: 3 Steps to Teach Children How to Overcome Procrastination to Increase Productivity.
Next Steps:
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Until I see you next time, remember to create, experience & teach from the heart.
Take care,
Charlotte
Disclaimer: I’m a teacher and a parent. I’m not a medical professional, so please don’t take this as medical advice. The advice that I provide in my videos and online are strategies that I have used in my own class or at home that have worked beautifully.
