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 well for all your learners that only a very few will need substantially different support.
Rather than focussing on the differences between learners, the common strategies that will enhance the learning of all, based on the common concerns of class teachers working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs, are identified.
Structured around the three areas of memory, motivation, and communication which are key 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 useful text, particularly for those that are new to teaching or new to SEN in school.' - Jo Winwood, Subject Leader, Special Needs and Inclusion Studies, University of Wolverhampton
This book is particularly useful in our English teaching module where students have requested for specific information about how to cater for special needs like, memory issues etc. Will be a valuable addition to our reading list.
This book has a wide selection of resources which can be photocopied are great for trainee teachers.
Great book, very easy to read with worksheet to photocopy.
Clear and concise good use of case studies.
A clearly written book which is easy to follow for both students and teachers. It is full of useful ideas to implement in the classroom.
This book is a useful tool for students wishing to work in schools, supporting children with special needs. It provides a brief background to the principles of inclusion, and whilst it is not recommended as academic literature to support essay writing, it provides practical examples of the ways in which the school environment can be adapted to maximise the opportunities for learning and development.
The chapter about "motivation friendly classrooms" is very good, overall useful for a wide range of educational and other staff working in inclusive primary school education
This is a useful resource for classroom teachers and those working within support for learning.
Memory and motivation friendly classrooms are just two areas covered in some detail, with practical ideas and easy-to-use assessment sheets, together with other activities.
This is for classroom practitioners. It is not a resource I would use with students on an initial teacher education programme, however it is a book I would highlight to them as useful for their probationary year.
For a moudle regarding inclusion the students are required to produce a portfolio fo evidence. This text has been of great value in supporting the students and will be recommended as a purchased text
A simple easy to use book that is useful for all students to use and relate to 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
