Discussion Making the Classroom More Inclusive

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10/4/2017

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1) What steps could you take to make your classroom more inclusive?

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Joan Baker

1/14/2018 09:19:25 am

In making my classroom more inclusive, I would probably rearrange the furniture so that a child in a wheelchair would not have any obstacles in their way. I would make sure the activities that I planned are also activities that a child with special needs could do. Adding new activities when the child is ready. Having a variety of activities to do.

Lisa

1/31/2018 09:44:47 pm

I could learn more signs, find ways to adjust lessons and activities to accommodate children who have delays, give my children oral & visual cues that it is almost time to transition to a new activity and be more watchful for signs of frustration so that I can support the children through their feelings before they do something unsafe.

Joann Nedd

3/4/2018 01:59:54 pm

learn sign language and arrange classroom to accomdate all.

danielle

3/9/2018 08:51:15 pm

to make my classroom inclusive I could expand my knowledge of basic signsand rearrange my room for a more open space.

Tharaka

3/16/2018 12:08:21 pm

Include more art work and motor skills activities. Also, use sign language and post visualizing pictures to easy to understand and follow the directions and Labeling the items.

Liliya

5/7/2018 08:06:58 am

I think that learning some basic sign language would be a fun exercise for all of my children. They would understand the diversity of the hearing impaired, and I know they would take pride in learning a new form of communication.

Ana R

6/16/2018 02:18:31 pm

Ensure that children have the same opportunities as other children and that they can count on special spaces for any need they need, so if they do not listen well to help them if they have motor problems we can have all the tools , and facilitate and provide them with a comfortable space.

Maria R Durazo

7/16/2018 06:58:14 pm

include more motor skills activities and sing language

Maria R Durazo

7/16/2018 07:19:23 pm

include more motor skills and sing language

marbella

7/19/2018 05:44:46 pm

making some changes in the setup to accommodate the child. learning basic sign language helps. concentrating on fine and gross motor skills with different kinds of activities.

chelsy chhuth

7/23/2018 07:28:43 pm

to make my classroom more inclusive, i like to move my furniture around and also i like to label signs to indicate where things are.

Jannah Fitch

8/2/2018 02:49:02 pm

Learn more sign language answers incorporate sign language learning to promote social ties between children. Rearrange the classroom and provide more surfaces for children to play at wheel chair level, including the disabled child and their non-disabled peers.

brittany

8/8/2018 12:31:54 pm

I think learning a little sign language for any kid that is hard of hearing is very important. also making sure that any avtivities that are going on that every kid can play whether its with help or changed a little for their needs.

Richelle Jensen

8/9/2018 10:20:05 pm

i can make my classroom more inclusive by making sure there are activities that all children are able to do. also by making every aspect of the classroom accessible to children of all levels and disabilities

patti

8/13/2018 01:37:55 pm

make sure that children have the same opportunities as other children and make sure there is special things if needed, so if they do not listen well to help them if they have motor problems we can have all the tools , and facilitate and provide them with a comfortable space.

Julia

8/16/2018 03:01:41 pm

Providing a variety of activities for different interests and ablitlies helps students to be engaged and successful. Labeling areas with words and pictures is helpful to cue students who may have issues with hearing or language processing. Keeping work and play areas organized and clutter free will help students who may have issues with mobility and also students who need order to feel comfortable in the class. Speak slowly and clearly and use signs or visual cues along with words to help students understand. Be observant and aware of what is going on and be willing to make adjustments as needs change.

Consuelo

8/22/2018 05:17:49 pm

I would provide activities with different ability levels. labeling materials in the classroom and lowering materials that way its accessible to everyone. point to pictures and words. use simple sentences

Tabassum Babar

8/28/2018 06:34:47 pm

In my classroom, I could rearrange the furniture in the room to be more accommodating to children struggling with physical disabilities. I could also take some classes on basic sign language to help communicate with children who are hard of hearing or have speech delays. I could teach the basic signs to the whole class and also I would provide activities with different ability levels .

Ana-Maria Sanchez-Guilbault

8/30/2018 07:58:01 pm

I can make my classroom more inclusive by creating a calming environment with less distractions. I can make sure the space is physically inclusive with plenty of space between chairs. I can create games and activities that anyone can be involved in.

Eileen

9/23/2018 09:18:09 pm

In my own classroom, I could do a better job of arranging the room so that students who use a wheelchair can get around to tables and different stations easier. I can also work on better explaining activities and remembering to explain the activity and have a visual of that activity.

Shari Brown

10/7/2018 04:54:29 pm

In my classroom I need to set aside small areas of play to keep toys confined to those areas. I have labels but making them bigger would be helpful. I think more verbalization on my part would also be beneficial to all my students, not just those that with special needs.

Gia D Parsons

10/9/2018 08:31:57 pm

Each year, we received a new group of students. We adjust our classroom according to the needs of students but one way we can make students successful is to provide a variety of books, toys, and learning materials. Each task can be differentiated according to ability so each student can be successful.

Tracy link

10/15/2018 08:16:44 pm

Making room for wheelchair access would be helpful. We stick to a good structured schedule throughout the day which the kids are comfortable and look forward to. We also use rugs and mats for our works during class time to define each child's space. They also have name cards with their pictures on them to place with their activity in case they aren't finished between transition times. Labeling items better would be helpful to the children as well.

Dan

10/23/2018 07:09:11 pm

learning sign language, making eye conyact when speaking to the children, arrainging the room for walkers or wheel chairs.

Nadezhda Leonov

10/26/2018 10:34:24 am

Rearrange a classroom with safe floor plan, create easy and certain activities , and help children get more knowledge

Lauren Fischer

11/11/2018 01:00:47 pm

Create activities that anyone can be involved in with an emphasis on fine and gross motor skills. Make sure the classroom is accessible for students with physical disabilities.

Catalina Ordonez

11/14/2018 06:54:08 pm

In my classroom we could have more inclusive works and more space between tables or rugs. As a Montessori school we have work rugs all arround the classroom and if we ever have a wheelchair in the class we will have to thing of how to make it work for everybody. Also I should learn more sign language, I think is a very important tool to use to comunicate with some students. Also I like the idea of lableing some places or objects.

Deena Aff

12/4/2018 12:14:16 pm

In my classroom their is plenty of clear space, to get around all areas.
I did have a deaf student at one time and I did learn basic sign language to help communicate with them.

Kristie Marjama

12/7/2018 01:30:42 pm

Learn sign.Making sure the floor is clear. Talking slower and waiting for the child to finish talking

Hui Du

12/13/2018 10:31:05 am

I would provide activities with different ability levels and use sign language involved in the classroom.

Inna Mkrtychyan

12/19/2018 09:50:29 pm

In my classroom I will keep the floor safe. I will clear the classroom will have a device such as a wheelchair or any other aid, make sure that the floor is always clear of toys and debris and that all chairs are pushed in to avoid safety hazards. If children are playing with a large collection of toys then be sure that they keep the toys in a small area that is out of the way to prevent falls.

Alice Everhart

12/22/2018 04:27:09 pm

Use sign language, keep a schedule, keep the room uncluttered, show them not tell them, take an interest in their interests

Barb Steele

12/22/2018 04:54:18 pm

Use more sign language keep the schedule same daily keep the room safe

Lois

12/28/2018 12:23:46 pm

Learning sign language is one of the best ways to help children with physical disabilities, hearing loss, etc. It will also make them feel more comfortable as well. Besides, I will include books that are more relatable to their personal lives.

Alexander Potts

12/29/2018 11:08:33 am

Maintaining a consistent schedule that includes many queues that children can easily track is helpful for creating an inclusive classroom. Also, making sure that children can independently move, play, and work around the classroom is important.

Teresa Karasick

12/29/2018 03:58:00 pm

I could learn more sign language. I could move furniture, tables and chairs to provide more space for wheelchairs. I could limit toys to specific areas of the classroom and pick up more frequently. I could limit the amount of noisy toys or only set them out at certain times. I can use visual cues as I use verbal cues.

Carolyn stevens

2/23/2019 09:41:00 am

This makes a lot of sense. Most of it is things you just don’t think of at the time and reminding you is important. Moving floor distractions and furniture is one. One and one with blocks and puzzles is important and in day care can be overlooked. The sign language is such a small thing but so important

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