Teaching for Diversity

3. Teaching for Diversity

4. Students with Diverse Abilities Their Peers The Role of a Teacher Other Professionals Their Parents

5. Students with Diverse Abilities Maintain teacher support Have an inclusive classroom approach Understand the level of impairment Recognise strengths and weaknesses in students Use early intervention when a need first occurs

6. Their Peers Differentiated Instruction Peer tutoring Inclusion = An equitable education for ALL The role of the teacher is to provide: HOW? Students with disabilities Students with exceptionalities Their Peers To promote Understanding and acceptance

7. Their ParentsTeachers can work in a partnership ethically and effectively with parents when they Maintain confidentiality Remain flexible Trust each other to build mutual respect Keep the lines of communication open Support the whole family

8. Other Professionals Teachers have a responsibility to: Facilitate follow ups Maintain accurate records Monitor the wellbeing of the student Uphold legal requirements

9. Conclusion Monitor students learning Communicate with parents and other professionals Scaffold student learning Have an inclusive classroom approach Follow legal guidance

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