A presentation by Maggie Allen for the online conversation (Hotseat) on the subject of Inclusive Learning in the Classroom.

1. Inclusive Learning In The Classroom

2.  The aim of this hotseat is to provide an opportunity
for discussion on your experiences and in particular
your success stories with regard to inclusive teaching
and learning.
 You will have an opportunity to steer the discussions
in your chosen area as we explore best practice and
sources of support and guidance .

3.  Enhancing skills for inclusion: using appreciative
inquiry to improve classroom dynamics Engaging
ADHD students in tasks with hand gestures: a
pedagogical possibility for teachers
 Affective teaching: a method to enhance classroom
management
 Visit DfE website for reading on the above and more
 http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/toolsandinitiatives/tripsresearchd

4.  To create an inclusive learning environment we need
to know our student and our teaching styles and
strategies need to reflect this.
 Achievement and/or underachievement of our
students determine the steps we need to take to
ensure inclusive learning

5.  Consider the student or pupil
population in your institution,
class or group and reflect on what
inclusion means to you.

6. For some of you your initial thoughts will
be directed to Special Educational Needs
(SEN) and disabilities, others of you may
think of Ethnic Minority Achievement
(EMA), English as an Additional Language
(EAL), Gifted and Talented or behaviour.
What is your area of challenge with regard
to inclusion?

7.  It is quite easy to believe that the
challenge of creating and
sustaining a creative classroom is
reserved for those who work with
children and young people. Are
you working with adults and what
is your experience?