Learning outcome:
- LO1: Discuss the concept of rapport and how it may be used in creating a positive learning environment.
Negative experiences around inclusion
Think about your experiences as a student in a diverse learning environment (in terms of ethnicity, gender, cognitive and physical abilities, etc.) and answer the following poll on experiences of inclusion.
Negative experiences around inclusion
Poll 1: Share your experiences regarding inclusion within a learning environment.
Once you have completed the poll, consider the following questions:
- Reflect on your answer to the poll. Why did you answer in this way?
- What factors create either a positive or negative learning environment? What can teachers do to develop a feeling of inclusion in the classroom?
- Have you witnessed problematic behavior from students or teachers in a learning environment, with regard to inclusion and belonging? Why was the behavior problematic, and what was done to resolve it?
Your reflection should not exceed 300 words.