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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"inclusive learning environments"”.
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An investigation into the potential role of a virtual learning environment for visually impaired adults
… to include visually impaired adults in the e-learning domain, but recent evidence reveals there are still a number of practical issues that need to be dealt with, principally in terms of providing training to students on how to use new technology and then apply it to e-learning. One of the …
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The Impact of Social-Emotional Learning on Student Academic Achievement and Outcomes
… the impact of the Second Step social-emotional learning (SEL) program on student achievement and outcomes in Forest Elementary School District (FESD). Guided by Patton’s utilization-focused evaluation framework, the research addressed five questions: (1) How has Second Step implementation during …
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Preparing Students with ASD for Inclusive Classrooms: A Case Study of Giant Steps
… still are not adequately prepared to provide inclusive learning environments for students with ASD. Given the prevalence of ASD in southern Ontario (1 in every 42 boys and 1 in every 189 girls), research on ASD and inclusive practices is both vital and timely. The purpose of this qualitative …
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The role of principal leadership in special education: a Delphi study
… leadership and have resulted in successful, inclusive learning environments for all students. These principals have addressed the challenges of leading diverse student populations by creating a culture of collaboration and acceptance throughout their school community through effective …
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Assembling the socio-educational spheres within contested urban environments: The Role of a Community Learning Hub in a Contested Urban Environment
… as a pathway to an explicit community lifelong learning culture of learning. It aims to liberate marginalized communities from states of oppressive socio- economic status-quos within contested urban locations. The dissertation explores the manner in which architecture can play as a networking …
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The Possibilities and Limitations of the Savvy Ally Literature Circle as a form of Experiential Social Justice-Oriented Transformative Professional Development for K-12 Ontario Educators
… (2013) argues “is not just about participant learning; facilitators must also be willing to learn, grow, and change” (p. 24). Specifically, the Savvy Ally LC addresses systemic inequities faced by marginalized students and educators within 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Informed by the work of Roberts …
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“We have made it on the journey, but we have not yet arrived”: the right to education for learners with barriers to learning and disabilities through an inclusive lens
… policies in South Africa and the push for more inclusive learning environments. Policies such as the White Paper 6 were developed to accommodate learners with disabilities and those with barriers to learning within mainstream education. However the link between policy and implementation is often …
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Developing An Instrument to Measure Teacher Attitudes Toward Multilingual Pedagogies
… can significantly enhance English language learning outcomes. Multilingual pedagogies, which honor and build upon students' full linguistic repertoires, are essential for fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments. This quantitative exploratory study investigated teachers' …
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INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS
… engagement, and teacher perceptions of student learning in middle grades mathematics classrooms. The study was guided by three inquiry questions: (a) What is the effect of differentiated instruction on student proficiency in middle grades mathematics classrooms? (b) How does the use of …
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Mapping The Potential of Interactive Drama Techniques in the South African Workplace: Playing is not always about making a Play
… a process-based methodology for organisational learning, communication, and transformation within South African contexts. Responding to limited academic engagement with drama-based interventions beyond the educational and entertainment sectors, it investigates how Applied Drama principles can …
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Transformative Models in K-12 Education: The Impact of a Blended Universal Design for Learning Intervention
… K-12 population, educational researchers, learning theorists, and practitioners agree that the concept of the average student is, in fact, a myth. Students come to school with different needs, norms, interests, cultural behavior, knowledge, motivations, and skill sets. In order for …
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Qualities of effective principals in urban public schools : a multiple case study on effective principals.
… leaders who are self-reflective, promote inclusive learning environments, develop culturally responsive teachers, and engage students and parents. Culturally responsive school leadership is necessary for closing the achievement gap among students of color.
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Accessibility of academic libraries for students living with disabilities in selected South African Universities
… staff and assistive technologies in creating inclusive learning environments. Findings revealed that while various accessibility measures and assistive technologies are available, gaps remain in the areas of infrastructure, staff training and institutional policy implementation. Contributing …
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The Effect of Active Learning on Academic Motivation Among Pre-Service Teachers
The active learning assignment, Pink Time, provides an opportunity to experience and reflect upon learning that may both benefit individuals and contribute to high-quality teaching. Previous studies have found that Pink Time supports university students' motivation and comprehension of the learning …
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An exploration of teacher philosophies, preparedness, and lived experiences within 21st-century inclusive classrooms.
… practices and navigate the complexities of more inclusive learning environments persists (Allday et al., 2013; Cochran-Smith et al., 2016; Florian & Camedda, 2020; Vaughn & Swanson, 2015). The inclusive pedagogy approach provided the framework for comprehension of teacher philosophies, …
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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Teacher Experiences and Impact on Student Learning
… on teachers and schools to provide equitable learning opportunities for this group of students. Currently, federal and state mandates promise to hold all students to the same high expectations, but ELLs consistently underperform academically. Such research suggests that culturally relevant …
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Holding Space for our Stories: Latiné Educators' Experiences as English Learners and their Journey to Becoming Bilingual Teachers
… as rich cultural and intellectual resources for learning. Family values, such as interdependence and mutual support represent critical funds of knowledge that educators can bring into their classrooms to affirm students' cultural wealth while disrupting deficit-based perspectives that often …
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Inclusive teaching-efficacy among early childhood teachers in Zambia.
Teachers' inclusive teaching-efficacy is fundamental to the success of inclusive early childhood education (ECE), as it directly influences their ability to support learners with diverse abilities and learning styles. While research highlights the importance of teaching efficacy in inclusive …
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Nurturing Inclusivity and Enhancing Learning Environments: Examining Teachers’ Perspectives on Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning
<p>Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and curricula have emerged as a priority in schools over the past three decades, with greater urgency since the COVID-19 pandemic. While SEL programs may show promise in supporting students’ social and emotional needs generally, current SEL practices …
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Inclusive Instructional Design in the Learning Experiences of Omani Preservice Teachers: Student Perspective
… particularly in teacher preparation programs. Inclusive instructional design (IID) provides a framework for designing learning experiences that are accessible to all learners through the provision of strategic flexibility in areas of learner engagement, representation of information, and …
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