The Inclusion Toolkit
- Sarah Herbert - Teacher, London
Are you looking for ways to make your classroom more inclusive to children with learning difficulties?
The practical strategies suggested in this book are supported by current research into effective teaching and learning, and the author shows you how inclusion friendly teaching could look in your classroom. The book is aimed at the teacher who wishes to respond to the diversity of learning needs of children that are placed within their mainstream classroom, without teaching each child differently. The advice given for teaching all learners aged 7 to 14 will help you ensure that you are providing so well for all your learners that only a very few will need substantially different support.
Rather than focusing on the differences between learners, the common strategies that will enhance the learning of all, based on the common concerns of classroom teachers working with pupils who have special educational needs, are identified.
Structured around the three areas of memory, motivation, and communication which are the keys to addressing inclusion friendly teaching, the book covers:
- the memory-friendly classroom
- the motivation-friendly classroom
- the communication-friendly classroom
Ideal for all classroom teachers working with children aged 7 to 14, and with plenty of supporting material available to download from the SAGE website, which works in tandem with each chapter of the book, this toolkit will make inclusive teaching a reality.
A comprehensive, clearly signposted book with practical ideas for application in the classroom.
The practical approach in this book has been highly valued by trainee teachers during periods of professional practice.
Lovely range of resources - would have liked more of capturing the learner voice.
This inspection copy was requested for the PGCE primary education programme, not the Inclusion module. Case studies useful for group discussion. All chapters relevant but I particularly like Chapter 3: The Motivation Friendly Classroom.
A useful book for my MA Dyslexia: Research and Practice and British Dyslexia Association's Approved Teacher Status and Approved Practitioner Status awards. The book provides an introduction to inclusive practice and I particularly use the chapters 2 The Memory Friendly Classroom and Chapter 3: The Motivation Friendly Classroom. Students found the ideas and templates useful and enjoyed using them. The ideas were clearly underpinned by theory.
usual additon to the course list - will be included in revalidation recommended reading
up to date for the debate on inclusion. useful for undergraduates and postgraduates. Well laid out for easy reading whilst being informative
This is a useful text book for Education Studies students studying inclusion within the Primary context. This caters for those students who are new or inexperienced in studying inclusion.
A very useful introductory book aimed at demonstrating the application of inclusive strategies in the classroom
A very useful book for students studying any course related to primary education as Inclusion is embedded throughout. It is easy to follow with clear ideas and proformas to implement in practice.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Auditing Needs of Learners Form 1
Auditing Needs of Learners Form 2
Memory-friendly Classroom Checklist
Expanding Rehearsal Record Sheet
Motivation Friendly Classroom Checklist
Teacher and TA communication sheet
Communication-friendly classroom checklist
Improving Comprehension Activities: before reading
Improving Comprehension Activities: during reading
Improving Comprehension Activities: after reading
Blank Word Investigation Chart
Inclusion Interest Group Record
