Dear student,
Kindly take your time and engage with the learning materials of this unit 7
5. Inclusive pedagogy
5.1. Key concepts of Inclusion
Activity: Carefully read the situation below and answer the questions individually.
Situation
In a classroom, the teacher is teaching a lesson on climate. The class has:
- a learner who learns best through pictures and diagrams,
- a learner who understands better when concepts are explained orally,
- a learner who is shy and rarely speaks in class,
- a learner who has difficulty reading fast,
- and a learner who is very active and prefers group activities.
The teacher uses only one method: reading from the textbook and asking written questions.
Questions
- Do you think all learners in this class are able to learn effectively? Explain your answer.
- Which learners might face difficulties in this lesson? Why?
- If you were the teacher, what different methods would you use to help all learners understand the lesson?
- Why it is important for teachers to use different teaching methods in one class.
- What you think “inclusive pedagogy” means based on this activity.