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Individual Reflection

Inclusivity is major component influencing the classroom environment and the well
being of all students. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as, An intention or policy of
including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those
who are handicapped or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities. This
concept is explored in the stage 4 syllabus through a diagram Stairs to Inclusivity. Commented [JS1]: Stairs of Inclusivity This is an effective
visual representation to show the concept of inclusivity,
The Stairs to inclusivity demonstrate different levels of inclusivity from two different allowing students to gain an easier understanding.
ends of the scale. The most negative being hatred and violence and the most
positive being celebration. All 9 steps have their own concepts and explain a
persons feelings towards another person or group. The three components of the
Quality Teaching Model Intellectual quality, quality learning environment and
significance are enforced to allow a good pedagogy with the focus on inclusivity
within the classroom in result of a positive learning environment. Commented [JS2]: The QTM approach is enforced to
maximise the effectiveness of the students learning. This
approach allows for all students to be accounted for
Implementing inclusivity as a key component in the classroom will allow for all influencing a positive learning environement.
students to feel safe and supported within their situated classroom environment. To
allow for this to occur, the teacher must support the three dimensions of the Quality
Teaching model. This can be adopted through ensuring equity and equality being
practiced within the classroom to allow all students to have a positive wellbeing, in
result of an equally supported classroom for everyone to achieve at the highest level
possible. This is achieved by teacher and student discussing and evaluating
strategies for the student to adopt and implement to achieve the challenging but
achievable goals they have set and to also maximise the effectiveness of their
learning. For example, for a student who has a low socio-economic background with Commented [JS3]: Standard 3. Plan for and implement
effective teaching and learning, is evident within this
low marks should be accounted for as a priority by the teacher for them to achieve teaching practice indicated by 3.1 Establish challenging
at a level where the top students are achieving but also providing assistance to learning goals: Set learning goals that provide achievable
challenges for students of varying abilities and
these students as well. Equality is essential to allow equal opportunity among all characteristics.
students whilst equity is also important by giving everyone what they need to be
successful. Inclusivity can be adopted through the use of a good pedagogy focusing
on acceptance and support for all students differences, from their race to the way
of learning. It is significant in this pedagogy that students have positive interaction Commented [JS4]: All individuals differences are
accounted for to ensure that they are receiving the support
between each other by applying teaching strategies such as group work and group and specific needs to achieve at the best of their ability.
discussion. These allow for students to interact with peers who they dont 2.4.1
Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and
communicate with at all, to become known to their interests and gain a positive respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories,
relationship, in the result of creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is cultures and languages.
Commented [JS5]: 3.3.1 Include a range of teaching
significant when implementing inclusivity as a major concept in the classroom, that strategies in teaching.
it connects to life outside of school as well, so the students practice acceptance and Commented [JS6]: 4.1.1
respect to all differences of others. Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation
and engagement in classroom activities.
Inclusivity is an essential aspect in the implementation of a positive learning
environment for all students. Teachers need to focus on this being a major
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component in their classroom with the the Quality Teaching Model being evident
within their approach. Reflection of their teaching strategies is vital to maximise
inclusivity in their classroom in result of a positive, quality learning environment.
Regardless of students race, gender, religion, beliefs or sexual minorities, everyone
should practice inclusivity and have the feeling of inclusion and have a positive well
Commented [JS7]: Personal reflection by the teacher on
their teaching strategies is essential in the delivery of the
most effective pedagogy. Continuous reflection is vital to
evaluate and develop their teaching strategies.

being.

Annotation

A reflective analysis on the classroom implications of the Stairs to

Inclusivity and a justification of the groups work using the QTM percepts.

This assessment task relates to inclusivity in regards to the teaching practice

in the classroom. This adoption accounts for all students abilities and
provides set learning goals for each individual, encouraging all students to
perform at the best of their ability whilst feeling positive within the classroom
environment. Equity and Equality and both evident within this teaching
practice to enable the learning goals to be succeeded at different levels
according to the students abilities.

Standard 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning, is evident
within this teaching practice indicated by 3.1 Establish challenging learning goals:
Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying
abilities and characteristics.

Through the implementation of inclusivity, it enables students to supported and

respected for regardless of their ability and encourages determination to reach their
set goals and challenge themselves to succeed. This teaching practice engages and
motivates students to set challenging goals and increase their learning.
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Refereces

Oxford Dictionary. (2017). inclusivity - definition of inclusivity in English |

Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford Dictionaries | English. Retrieved 2 June 2017,
from https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/inclusivity