Factors that can help collaboration are clear communication, trust, empathy, positivity, acting respectfully, and accountability. What might be the possible implications of such a change to practice?

1.      Key insights from the course that have resonated with me / my practice / context?

The framework of Understanding Learning (Focusing on everybody in the classroom; Believing that all children can make progress; Focusing teaching on what children can do rather than what they can not). Social Justice (Respect and response to human differences; See difficulties in learning as professional challenges for the teacher locate problems in an environment, not in a child; Quality of relationships between teacher and pupils). To Becoming an Active Professional (Continually developing creative new ways of working with others; Seeking pupils’ views; Offering pupil choice).

2.      What themes / ideas do I need to explore further in literature to support my understanding?

I need to further develop my professional knowledge by reading literature on inclusive education and childhood wellbeing. Explore supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Look at strategies for including children with ASD in the classroom. Explore the GIRFEC document, which is based on children’s rights. Look into UNCRC and ECHR documents.

3.      Which aspect(s) of my practice have these insights encouraged me to reflect upon?

The child should be able to participate in the class activities, and they should be able to understand and then apply the knowledge acquired in the class. The rights of the child in which they can express their voice. To give opportunities to anyone who has ASD and is not able to speak, process symbols, or photos to express themselves using colours.

4.      What key reflective questions arise?

How can I change the learning environment to make education more inclusive? How can I develop students with different abilities to participate in classwork? How and what tools could I use to help the child express themselves?

5.      How might I explore these? What steps would I need to take? How would I ensure these steps are ethically sound? (remember these considerations are hypothetical)

I have to explore the ‘The Zones of Regulation’ topic which includes tips for getting started, how the program works, curriculum, and learning outcomes. I hope this program helps with self-regulation and emotional control, for my student who are not able to process symbols or words at the moment. I had an idea that colours may help him express himself during different emotional experiences. I shared this idea with my collaboration group and they gave me the above-mentioned program’s name which is completely new for me. I can see a big potential in this program to make education inclusive. Someone who can speak can tell me how they are and it is easy to help them, but someone who is not able to understand symbols and words can become marginalised and lonely with their feelings. I must be aware of ethical questions, particularly of the potential impact on pupils and others. The BERA and SERA guidelines will continue to be important resources.

6.      Who do I need to collaborate with (what factors will help / hinder this collaboration)?

 I need to speak and collaborate with my colleagues and experts who work on these topics (teachers, classroom assistants, parents, therapists, and students). There are some barriers to collaboration, for example, a lack of trust, different mindsets, internal competition, and miscommunication. Factors that can help collaboration are clear communication, trust, empathy, positivity, acting respectfully, and accountability.

• What might be the possible implications of such a change to practice?

It could give people confidence, self-esteem and improve social, interpersonal, and communication skills.To build positive and meaningful relationships. To enjoy learning. To increase skills for independence. To maximise the quality of life and opportunities through meaningful educational and recreational activities.

Optional Formative activity

Write 150 words (approx.) on Inclusive Pedagogy. Please make reference to literature, so that feedback can be given on your use of references.