In class today we watched a video about inclusion and how technology can assist teachers who are attempting to create inclusive classrooms. I am a strong believer in the power of inclusion. I feel that school does more than help students with academic learning. A child develops holistically while attending school. Dealing with peers is as a very important part of school. Students who are included in the classroom develop friendships, problem solving skills, cooperative skills and more. However, some students simply cannot attend a classroom with their peers. In this case, how can they benefit from inclusion. As the video showed, technology can help. By using a computer a student who cannot come to class can talk with her peers and see her peers. Even though the little girl in the video was unable to attend school, she could still maintain her friendships and interact with her classmates. Because of technology, this little girl was able to receive a well-rounded education with the help of her teacher and peers.
If you missed the video or would like to watch it again go to this website:
http://learningismessy.com/Inclusion.mov
It is certainly worth watching.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment