Assessments are used so that we can check that learning has taken place and to what extent. I use assessments at all stages of the learning process in line with organizational requirements. In order to prepare effective assessments we need to think about the key concepts and principles. It starts with validity. We need to make sure learners understand what we are actually assessing or measuring. For example are we assessing learners’ writing and reading skills when it is an assessment in Maths
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Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction in Africa The Experience of Zambia Dr. Francis Chigunta Overview • After stagnating for much of its post‐colonial history‚ economic performance in Africa has improved remarkably in recent times • Average of 5.6 per cent a year • Africa was one of the fastest growing regions in the World from 2001 to 2008 • Despite the global economic crisis Africa’s ‘robust’ growth has since resumed. • 4.8 %on average in 2011 (World Bank)‚ with the • 5.2% (International Monetary Fund)
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Inclusive Education The article I have chosen for review is “What Matters Most in Inclusive Education: A Practical Guide for Moving Forward”‚ published in the Intervention in School and Clinic Journal. As the title of the article suggests‚ what is more important where inclusive education is concerned? This topic is illustrated in the article through the authors own experiences and research. More specifically‚ the authors note that the concept of inclusion implies a sense of belonging and acceptance
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Inclusive practice Inclusive practice is about providing the support that people want in order to live their lives as fully as possible. For example: When bed bathing an individual‚ by first gaining their consent‚ then talking to them: explaining what is happening/general conversation /asking them questions. This is inclusive practice. Also by encouraging them to do as much as they can‚ you are promoting their independence. I once cared for a patient who was physically disabled and needed assistance
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The Success of Inclusive Classrooms xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Institute for Special Education xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 3/26/14 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Psychology The Success of Inclusive Classrooms Introduction Inclusive classroom is the cause of debates between families with children who have learning disabilities and those that do not have children with learning disabilities (Brehm‚ 2003). Inclusion can be understood as Brehm states it‚ Providing to all students‚ including those
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Inclusive Development Many people are excluded from development because of their gender‚ ethnicity‚ age‚ sexual orientation‚ disability or poverty. The effects of such exclusion are staggering‚ deepening inequality across the world. The richest ten percent of people in the world own 85 percent of all assets‚ while the poorest 50 percent own only one percent. Development can be inclusive - and reduce poverty - only if all groups of people contribute to creating opportunities‚ share the benefits
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All learners are different and each will develop their knowledge and skills at different times depending on numerous practices: the learning methods I include into my sessions‚ the individual training and information they receive at their place of work and their past knowledge and life experiences. With this there are also five main challenges and barriers to learning that I also must take into account; these are disability‚ emotional behaviour‚ language‚ technology and ability. These challenges and
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Assignment 2 Task 1 Task 1- Understand inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning This briefing document is for staff development and is designed to support staff to have a better understanding of inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning. At the end of the briefing session participants will be aware of what inclusive learning involves‚ how to motivate and engage students and establish ground rules. Participants will be learning the importance of providing students with constructive
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What went well? I started off my presentation by introducing myself to the class. When introducing myself I informed the class of my name‚ job title‚ workplace‚ the type of students that I teach and what I teach. I do this to give a clear outline of who I am and my job role. During my presentation I tried not to speak too fast‚ tried to make eye contact with the whole group and ensured that I didn’t remain static. I chose to include graphics in my power point and used handouts to help my
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Anthony you should know it is very important to use inclusive language when communicating in class forum because this is where you communicate with your fellow classmates and instructor. If you are not using proper words communicating‚ no one will take what you saying seriously. Anthony when you email‚ you offend a classmate even when you didn’t’t try to. Your classmate said you sounded like a sexist. When you are online classmates only see what you are writing and not your reactions. The three pointers
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