Bullying can be difficult to manage in the classroom, especially if the teacher is not able to witness or intervene in spaces where they do not have access or authority. Reminding a handful of students that they need to be inclusive without enforcement or further repercussions has a high likelihood of failing entirely and gives…
When I first wondered whether focusing on inclusivity for one group of students might cause others to receive less attention, I was concerned about creating a balanced environment within the classroom. Teachers have limited time and resources so I believed that spending additional time and energy supporting individual students could lead to others receiving fewer…
To what extent should culture shape teaching practices in British Columbia classrooms? Through this inquiry, I have come to understand that culture should play a central role in education, but it must be approached thoughtfully and intentionally. From a progressivist perspective, learning is deeply connected to students’ lived experiences, identities, and social contexts. Ignoring culture…
As a future educator, one question that continues to shape my thinking is: How can teachers foster an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued, respected, and able to participate in learning? Through this inquiry, I have come to realize that inclusion is not just a teaching strategy or a welcoming classroom; it is a…
For a long time, I believed that inclusion meant keeping every student in the classroom at all times. It felt like the right thing to do, if students are together, then they belong. But through this inquiry, I’ve come to realize that inclusion is far more complex than that. It is not defined by where…
Before starting this inquiry, I thought culturally responsive teaching was mainly about including students’ cultures in the classroom so they could feel represented and valued. While I still believe that representation is important, I’ve come to realize that it’s much more complex than that. Through this process, I learned that including culture without reflection can…
In my paper, I wrote about the inclusion of students with disabilities or diverse abilities into the classroom. My initial thoughts on the topic were that schools were trying to remove student support and resource rooms, instead deciding to follow an integration model of having the students try to fit a standard of learning, but…
Evaluate: Ways to manage a classroom in a respectful manner without singling out a student can be by creating a routine at the very start of the year to make sure the teacher and the students are all on the same page for classroom rules, expectations, and etiquette. Teachers can make classroom management student centred…