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The basic six things to consider when creating accessible information. 

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The Inclusion Classroom: An Inclusive Education Movement

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These are some ways to implement inclusive teaching in the classroom. 

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These are some different ways to make materials accessible for students. 

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Learning how to create accessible materials has made an impact in my life as a student and teacher. I have already begun to apply this knowledge to my graduate-level assignments. In the future, I plan to create accessible content for students, whether it is on a word document, PowerPoint presentation, audio recording, or video. This will allow all students to learn the content in a way that fits their needs.

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Students of all different cultural backgrounds joining hands as one. 

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I applied the idea of inclusive teaching to a summer literacy camp I ran in Philadelphia. Rather than viewing the age gap among students as a deficit, the reading specialists and I looked at it as a strength. We had older students who were able to serve as a mentor for younger students. More importantly, there were so many unique ideas and perspectives shared among the group. An incoming third-grade student and fifth-grade student became best friends during camp. It was fascinating to see the difference in students' thinking, as it was beneficial to the whole group. When I have my own classroom in the future, I will be sure to make it inclusive and encourage students to share their funds of knowledge with their peers. Inclusive teaching creates a fun and engaging learning atmosphere for all students.

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According to Day-Duro et al. (n.d.), "Rather than requiring treatment or a cure this kind of human specificity is understood to reflect a different way of socializing, communicating, or sensing." As an educator, it is important to understand that every students' brain is wired differently. There isn't one "normal" way of learning. Using the Universal Design for Learning framework will allow students to construct knowledge in various ways.

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An inclusive classroom environment where all students are engaged in the learning process.

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Wells (2020) stated, "Neurodiverse conditions offer workplace advantages if the individual is included in the most appropriate way." In order to provide an inclusive education for all students, educators must recognize student barriers to learning. A main barrier is the idea of social expectations. Our society fails to to put the child first. In order to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for students, educators must understand how critical it is to put the child's experience at the heart of learning.

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A student using headphones to listen to a story being read. 

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According to Austin and Pisano (2017), "Neurodiverse people frequently need workplace accommodations, such as headphones to prevent auditory overstimulation, to activate or maximally leverage their abilities." Educators must be aware of how critical it is to provide students with accommodations that are going to set them up for academic success. In order to do so, they must consider the interests and needs of each student.

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Austin, R. D. and Pisano, G. P. (2017). Neurodiversity as a competitive advantage. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage

Cox, E. (2018). Does stress affect your memory?YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyg7lcU4g8E&t=160s

Day-Duro, E., Brown, G., & Thompson, J. (n.d.). Thinking differently: Neurodiversity in the workplace. Hult International Business School.

Wells, R. C. (2020). #MyLifeMatters: An article on neurodiversity. https://wellthoughtthrough.com/2020/12/03/mylifematters-an-article-on-neurodiversity/

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In order to reach all learners, teachers must provide learning opportunities that include multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.

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Extreme and chronic stress can impact memory.

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According to Cox (2018), "Chronic stress can damage the hippocampus, and decrease your ability to form new memories." As a teacher, this is important to remember when planning cognitive load and assessments for students.