Promoting Inclusion in the Classroom Through Better Teacher Training
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A recent article argues that many educators still harbour negative, unconscious biases against neurodivergent students or those with learning differences, seeing them as troublesome or requiring extra work. This, the author argues, is driven by enduring societal myths about conditions like ADHD and past discriminatory attitudes in education. Such biases can severely impact student self-esteem, achievement, and access to further education. she argues, and I agree, that there is an urgent need to revolutionise teacher training to promote strengths-based, inclusive teaching methods and beliefs that all students can thrive if given the proper supports. This benefits all students. Greater recruitment of neurodivergent teachers as role models is also recommended (wow, I’m flattered). However, the author is hopeful that growing societal awareness of neurodiversity will slowly help dispel stigma - and so am I.
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Promoting Inclusion in the Classroom Through Better Teacher Training
Promoting Inclusion in the Classroom Through Better Teacher Training
Promoting Inclusion in the Classroom Through Better Teacher Training
A recent article argues that many educators still harbour negative, unconscious biases against neurodivergent students or those with learning differences, seeing them as troublesome or requiring extra work. This, the author argues, is driven by enduring societal myths about conditions like ADHD and past discriminatory attitudes in education. Such biases can severely impact student self-esteem, achievement, and access to further education. she argues, and I agree, that there is an urgent need to revolutionise teacher training to promote strengths-based, inclusive teaching methods and beliefs that all students can thrive if given the proper supports. This benefits all students. Greater recruitment of neurodivergent teachers as role models is also recommended (wow, I’m flattered). However, the author is hopeful that growing societal awareness of neurodiversity will slowly help dispel stigma - and so am I.
The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.