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• deprivation of basic needs and access to
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education;
• depression, fear and anxiety;
• low self-esteem;
• lack of motivation;

• negative attitudes of teachers;
• teaching methods that do not meet the
needs of the children;
• lack of stimulating school and classroom
environments;
• unrealistic expectations of students.

Think of the students in your class. Which of these
barriers do some of them face? What other barriers
to learning and participation can you think of?
Choose four students in your class for whom you
have concerns and make notes about which barriers
may be affecting their attitudes, behaviour and
learning outcomes.

10 min. Activity: Reflection on your current understanding Pen and paper,
of inclusive education Printed out Key
words
Based on the competences of an inclusive teacher,
reflect on your current understanding of inclusive
education and try to answer the following questions
to help you plan how to organize your teaching in a
more inclusive way:

1. Classroom environment
• What does it look like when you first enter?
Is it welcoming, interesting, attractive and
stimulating?
• What could you do to enhance the
classroom immediately?
• What could you do that might need more
time and resources? Where could you get
help for this?