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When you think of “inclusion” now, what do you
think of?
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What were the significant concepts/skills you
learned while completing the Inclusion Chart?
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How did it affect your attitude toward the
concept of being “inclusive” in your future classroom?
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How might
it impact your ideas for your classroom when you’re teaching?
Blog due by Wednesday, Jan. 7th at noon, so peers have time to respond before midnight.
Before when asked what I though inclusion meant I would say making sure all students are involved and participating in the classroom, but now I realize how much more it is. Inclusion means communication and collaboration, learning from other teacher while sharing ideas and suggestions. Now I know that inclusion means as a teacher I should get to know the learning styles of my students and make lesson plans that ensure all students have a fair opportunity to learn. Inclusion means that as a teacher I should know which student need to sit in the front and which ones shouldn't sit by the door which could lead to distraction. Inclusion is not limited to making sure students with disabilities that are learning, but also those with behavioral and physical disabilities all have equal opportunity to learn. I now understand that classroom management so very important when making sure all students have the same opportunity to learn.
ReplyDeleteOne concept I learned while completing my inclusion chart is how many aspects of a lesson plan can need to be changed because of any sort of disability. I would have never thought that I would need to think about a student who has a mathematical procession learning disorder would need accommodation in a physical education classroom, but that was one accommodation that I needed to make. I now understand how a learning disorder can transfer into all setting just like a physical disorder could possible impair a student in a traditional classroom setting.
I now realize how important and necessary inclusion is to be a successful teacher. If I don't embrace inclusion I am failing my students because I am not providing them with the all the tools needed for them to learn.
This will impact my future classroom in so many ways. Now I have such a better understanding of how to successfully prepare lessons that will ensure all students are learning in a proper environment.
I also learned that there are many aspects of a lesson plan that needs to be changed because of a disability. Inclusion is very important to be a successful teacher. I love how you mentioned that you never would have thought that you'd have to think about math in physical education. Some subjects do carry over into other subjects. You'll be a great physical education teacher!
DeleteIt is so crazy how a lesson plan can change due to a disability! I thought lesson plans would be easy to make, easy to teach, etc. But in reality it is very tough, very time consuming, and tireding. But I think that with all the work that goes into it, the teacher puts forth a great inclusive lesson that targets all individuals.
DeleteI was very surprised by how much one simple lesson plan could be changed because of one students needs. It will be very interesting creating lesson plans to fit everyone's needs.
DeleteI think that knowing each student's learning style is vital to being a good teacher, and it's awesome that you think so too! I also was very surprised at how much each individual lesson plan could change.
DeleteBefore taking this course I had never heard of inclusion. When I think of inclusion now I think of students with various disabilities being apart of the classroom. Inclusion comes with having a diverse classroom and the teacher being able to accommodate the needs for each student.
ReplyDeleteOne significant concept that I learned while doing and completing the Inclusion Chart was how lesson plans need to be written to accommodate all of the different learning disabilities that the classroom students have. Lesson plans will need to be altered each year because the students are not going to be the same or learn the same year by year.
It affected my attitude towards the concept of being inclusive in my future classroom by making me realize I need and have to embrace all students. The students look up to me to teach them what they need to know. The students rely on teachers for everything. As a teacher I need to be the teacher who knows how to include inclusion in my classroom.
This will impact my ideas for my future classroom when I am teaching by reminding myself that I need to step back and look at my students as individuals. I believe that since I learned about inclusion so early, I will be able to implement it in my classroom and in my life.
Some teachers can use the same lesson plan year after year. But you're right, in order to accommodate all individuals in the classroom, the lesson plan must be modified year to year.
DeleteHaving student look up to you is neat, but also kind of scary! You have so many people looking to you as a guide and I think that being able to teach everyone fairly would provide kids an even better role model.
DeleteI also realized that although you may have a set lesson plan, it will vary each year according to the different students in your class, and that is so crazy to me. But, I think it's a good learning experience!
DeleteI think thats what makes a big difference between a teacher and a good teacher. A good teacher will modify their lesson plans from year to year to fit the needs of their students.
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard of inclusion being a part of classroom either before this class! Like both Jennifer and Marissa stated, inclusion is not just including everyone in the classroom. You have to be trained, you have to plan, and you have to practice inclusion in all settings of the classroom. It takes a lot of work to prepare for inclusion within a classroom.
ReplyDeleteWhen completing the Inclusion Chart, there was a lot I learned. There was also a lot of stuff that I was confused about and didn't understand myself! It takes so much work to figure out accommodations for all types of disabilities. It is very hard and difficult for me to think of ways to accommodate. I feel I do better if I am just thrown into the situation and then I figure out how to accommodate then and there. The Inclusion Chart made me think harder about inclusion that I ever have.
I have a great attitude for an inclusive classroom! However, I know I still have a lot of work, training, and practice to do to make it the best it can be. I think I will find great ways to accommodate all students with disabilities in my classroom that is fun and understanding.
I think my ideas will improve beyond my skill now. I think just the way my classroom will be set up, the decorations, the assignment, everything will be impacted by inclusion in my future classroom. And I am super excited to start building upon the concept of inclusion in the classroom!
I agree. I think to be an effective educator you need to be trained and well practiced. It will most definitely be a challenge!
DeleteI also found that there was some stuff that I didn't quite understand, and I realized just how much work it takes to accommodate for so many different needs.
DeleteI also learned a lot when I did the Inclusion Chart. It made me think of different ways that I can accommodate for the disabilities and how to modify the lesson so that every child would benefit from it. I believe that everything in our future classrooms will be impacted by inclusion.
DeleteOne thing I really like that you said is the decorations of your classroom. Thats something I would have never thought about being part of inclusion, but it is s important because if your students get distracted easily than making the room look busy would not help then succeed.
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ReplyDeleteI had never really thought about the term inclusion before this class. I have never had to, actually. When I think of inclusion now, I think of equal opportunity. By this i mean; student are able to receive the same amount of attention and education as everyone else. I think about being fair when i hear the word inclusion now. I also think of my classroom and how i will implement certain things that will promote inclusion in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThe inclusion chart was very rewarding. I learned quite a lot from this activity. It really made me think of ways to help everyone. Creating ways to help students that have differing disabilities was a very eye opening experience, I had to really put my self in the shoes of others to find out what would work the best for those who need to extra help of attention. It was pretty difficult to come up with ways to help with out repeating some. The chart was very helpful because it really made me think.
As I had said before, I had never really thought about being inclusive or what it truly meant so, this basically formed my attitude towards inclusion! I now have a very positive attitude towards it. I try to put myself in others shoes when I don't under stand something and I did that a lot through out this assignment, and many others! I would try to put myself in the mindset of the parents of children with disabilities. If I had found out that my child wasn't receiving the correct amount of attention or education that was being given to others, I wouldn't be too happy with the schools or teachers. I now feel that inclusion is one of the most important things that a teacher should have in his or her classroom.
Everything will be impacted. I believe that everything should revolve around inclusion. Why be a teacher if you don't or can't educate everyone? I think that I will put in a lot of effort in creating new and improved lesson plans to include and help everyone that I possibly can.
I definitely agree that inclusion means equal opportunity. I actually had those exact words, so I'm glad that you put that. I really like your last paragraph and how you asked, "Why be a teacher if you don't or can't educate everyone?" because I definitely agree with that.
DeleteI agree with Amber on what you said in your last paragraph. I really liked how you said that everything will be impacted because it's true. Also, I liked how you said that you had to put yourself in the shoes of others. Sometimes this can be hard because we don't know what exactly the student is going through.
Delete"Equal opportunity" I love that! I used that exact phrase several times because it fits so perfectly. I also love your last paragraph. I thought your response was really well thought.
DeleteInclusion = equal opportunity for sure! I like that you said that. Your right when you say that everything will be impacted. I never thought I would have to put as much effort and training into a classroom. I have learned that it is not as easy as everyone thinks to be a teacher. There will always be challenges, and I think mine will for sure be inclusion and accommodations.
DeleteBefore when I thought of the word "inclusion," I just thought of when I was younger and my mom would always tell me to make sure I included everyone when we would hangout. Now, I realize it is much more than this. It is making sure everyone not only feels included and accepted, it means that everyone understands and is able to get equal opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWell, the inclusion chart was one of the more difficult things I have done in this class, but not in the way I thought it would be. Sure, it took some time and effort, but I'm used to that. This project took out of the box thinking. It made me think of all the ways that I could potentially have to adapt my lessons and classroom to everyone's needs. Sometimes I didn't even know what I could do to help some of these needs because I didn't fully understand it. When it was all said and done, this made me realize what I may come across as a teacher, and I realized it really helped. I realized that I will have to actually make these accommodations for my students, and think of different ways to help each and every one of them. Not only that, but it will be different for each class I have, and it will change each year I teach.
I never realized how much teachers had to adjust for each class. You have to get to know each student personally and realize the challenges they face or who each person gets along with or doesn't get along with. I realized that although teachers pretty much have a set plan for the year, they have to adjust that plan each step of the way depending on their students' needs. This was really helpful for the future because I now feel like I at least have some idea of what I could do in the future to potentially help my students, even though it will constantly be a learning process.
I like how you related inclusion to a personal experience of yours. The inclusion chart did require some out-of-the-box thinking. I think we all benefited from the project though. I believe that experienced teachers are still going through a learning process, and this comes with having to make accommodations and modifications to lesson plans.
DeleteI do agree that the inclusion chart was one of the more difficult but really was an eye opener.
DeleteI always thought "man how does a teacher who teaches the same subject every hour of the day?" but it is so true that every class s different meaning the teacher will not teach each class the same way.
You're so right when your mom told you to include everyone. That is what my parents said too. Or even, treat others as you would like to be treated (Golden Rule).
DeleteInclusion definitely takes out-of-the-box thinking. It is not easy at all (at least for me). Due to different students each year, teachers will most definitely have to adjust their lesson plans for inclusion purposes.