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Developing an Inclusive Education System: Dr Simona D’Alessio UCL Institute of Education, Italy
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WHAT IS INCLUSION?
The promotion, adoption and implementation of inclusive practices, which involves changing policies, practices and attitudes within schools.
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TEACHER IMPACT
All classroom teachers have a role in creating schools & learning environments where all children can learn and feel they belong.
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WHY INCLUDE?
High quality education & supports enable all students to acquire success in their education and is the basis of an inclusive life and society.
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AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE
Exemplar inclusive educational practices are happening in Australia. See the possibility and potential of inclusion here and now.
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CHANGING MINDSETS
Whole school transformation requires courage, leadership & honest reflection to identify the need for change and set about making it happen.
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WHAT IS INCLUSION
The promotion, adoption and implementation of inclusive practices, which involves changing policies, practices and attitudes within schools.
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HOW WE INCLUDE
Inclusive classrooms and schools embrace universal design as the foundation for cultivating inclusive attitudes and practices.
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CHANGING MINDSETS
Bringing about change one mind at a time is integral to improving the lives of people with disability.
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AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE
Exemplar inclusive educational practices are happening in Australia. See the possibility and potential of Inclusion here and now.
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WHY INCLUDE
All children have the right to be included, to be represented in, to have access to and to receive high-quality education and supports.
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TEACHER IMPACT
All classroom teachers have a role in creating schools & learning environments where all children can learn and feel they belong.
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