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Critical Reflection – Lesson Plans: How did I plan my lessons to be inclusive of all students’ needs?
In order to effectively plan inclusive lessons, a teacher needs to have a comprehensive knowledge of: their students, including their abilities and interests; alternative ways to teach and evaluate student understanding; how to adapt materials and text; the expectations of the school and community; and how to utilise this knowledge together into meaningful activities and experiences for all students (Hoy & Margetts, 2010). Being conscious that students learn in multiple ways, an attempt was made to include visual, auditory and kinaesthetic strategies within my lessons to cater for the needs, abilities and interests of all students. It was challenging …show more content…

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