Other Ways of Seeing Inclusive Education

Other Ways of Seeing Inclusive Education has evolved over the course of several years teaching in an undergraduate teacher education program.

The modules and chapters included on the website focus on topics important if Inclusion is viewed from a social justice perspective. From the belief that “disability” is socially constructed and irrespective of disability labels teachers will have students in their classrooms who have diverse learning profiles.

Modules are constructed with learner diversity at the forefront. Students can watch (with closed captioning) or read each chapter, return to the content to review concepts or as a study guide for quizzes.

The author focus on pedagogical practices that allow teachers to support many students in their classrooms. These practices are only successful when a teacher believes that they can make a difference, that all children belong in the school community, and that inclusion is child driven rather than adult or institutionally driven. Thus, it is critical for students to consider their beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives about Inclusion.