Inclusion+of+Diverse+Learners+-+Philosophy+of+Education

My Personal Philosophy of Inclusion of Diverse Learners in Education I believe that as a society, we are more effective when we work together, collaborate, and learn together from our mistakes. Our diverse society should be reflected and celebrated in our classrooms, and students should be encouraged to utilize their individual strengths, communicate their specific needs, and collaborate with their peers and teachers to overcome obstacles that are set out in front of them, and reach their potential.

An inclusive classroom must be one with deep rooted respect, and a strong idea of community. These are excellent lessons for all students to learn, and to maintain throughout their lives. In teaching it can be more challenging to teach the life lessons of charity, respect, community, commitment, leadership and, most importantly, inclusion. Yet, it is these lessons which will be the most important to develop positive attitudes, and the foundation for students to be effective and contributing members of our society.

By promoting the cornerstones of inclusion: collaboration, communication, creativity, flexibility, knowledge and acceptance, we help students learn this important lessons, and help them put it into practice in their lives. Creating an environment of acceptance in our classrooms provides students will a model of caring, promotes individualism, celebrates the accomplishments of others, and helps each student develop the confidence to share their strengths and help others.

My classroom, teaching, learning and assessment strategies would be founded upon these ideals and the content and curriculum would be organized to enable inclusion to be discussed and promoted at every opportunity. As leaders in the classroom and the community, we must take this role seriously and ensure we are positive role models for our students and peers.