If you are reading this you have already identified that in order to become a more inclusive school you need to break from the traditional “one-size-fits-all” way of teaching our students. Moving away from this style which is tailored to meet the needs of the “mythical average” learner will be difficult for some and we must protect our staff from being overloaded to the point at which taking on this new endeavor just isn’t worth the stress. How do we do that?
Consider the following list of strategies that you can implement to ensure that you are supporting the best candidates so they will have both professional success, job embedded support, and most importantly, job satisfaction!
We are at such a unique place in education. Because of what we have all endured over the last couple of years, our teachers have had to make drastic changes to meet the needs of their students. In many ways they have already endured much of the painful aspect of change. The challenges which have been faced in recent months may provide a perfect opportunity to call for a shift in the way we educate our young people. UDL is built to deal with variability in our students but also in the conditions in which we are asked to educate them. Making a change to a more flexible and inclusive educational approach is more important now than ever.
What works for some may not work for all - so take time to explore different strategies to find what works best for your team. By following these steps, from the start of your journey - you'll be able one step closer to your goal of creating a positive environment for your learning community.