Aoife Culleton

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

This quote highlights the link between communication and respect. #si401 Retrieved from https://t.co/vKdqwxeDML

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

A core message from Logan et al. (2018) is that communication, respect and recognition of assistant expertise and input are essential for effective teacher-assistant partnerships. As future NQTs we must create respectful and positive partnerships with the SNAs we work with #si401

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

It was interesting to hear about the proposed change for the title of special needs assistants in #si401 today. The term 'inclusion support assistant' appears to be broader and considers social justice. Terminology is constantly changing and it is necessary we are aware of this.

[Niamh Brennan123 @Brennan123Niamh]

Social justice views inclusion in a broader manner, community concerns and cultural practices inform curriculum development (Auerbach, 1989). In my future practice, I will teach culturally relevant content to create an inclusive environment. #si401

[Anna Logan PFHEA @logananna11]

Delighted to launch our SCoTENS report on Teacher-Assistant Partnership in Special Schools with Una O'Connor today @UNESCO_Centre
at Middletown @autismcentre @dcu_incl_spe @DCU_IoE

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

@fiona_king_ @amycollins1996 Making these links enables us to reflect on the conferences and discuss and share the value of them with our peers for continuous professional development.

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

A great visual, thanks Sinead. Communication is so valuable for the teacher, the SNA/ISA and most importantly the child/children in the class. It ensures everyone is prepared for the day ahead and has a clear understanding of their role. #si401

[sinead mcnulty @sineadmcnulty4]

(2/2) The teacher and ISA can communicate and discuss the plan for the day, what roles each partner has in different activities. This simple solution is not time consuming but has great benefits. This image also illustrates the idea of effective partnership #si401

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

I recommend reading this article, particularly the section about suggestions for improving collaboration. You made need to use your loop login to access the document #si401 (2/2)

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

This is a useful, relevant article which discusses collaboration between the class teacher and special education teachers for inclusion of all learners. It is written in an Irish context. #si401 (1/2) https://t.co/zrYrB3gLCX

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

A great link Amy! This really expands on what I was speaking about regarding representation of pupils with a disability within literature in the classroom.

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

Would really recommended reading this article. It links very well to a point made by @AoifeCulleton in our #si401 lectures about using storybooks in the class that include characters with SEN which she heard about at the Literacy Association of Ireland Conference 2018

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

Great resource! Thanks Caoimhe

[Caoimhe @caoimhieo]

“To promote social justice in the classroom is to create a community of conscience” I recommend this teachers blog because it has a section on teaching social justice in theory and in practice
#si401 https://t.co/u4hwcuu2pP

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

This is a valuable point that we must always remember in our future careers as teachers. #si401

[NiamhEld @EldNiamh]

One aspect which stood out for me in this session is that we as teachers, must strive to be proactive social justice leaders in our classrooms, schools and communities! To support all children in achieving their own best! (1/2) #si401

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

Completely agree Caoimhe! Each child is different and we must support all children in our classroom in different ways. #si401

[Caoimhe Shaw @ShawCaoimhe]

Teachers need to value children's unique abilities and choices they make. This means we should not be looking for the same outcomes for all but focusing more on developing children's "capabilities to live the life they value, embedded in society" (Lumby & Coleman, 2016) #si401

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

This is very true Grainne. It is so important that all children in our classroom are given the best opportunities to succeed in their life #si401

[grainnecampbell @grainnecampbel4]

"Education is the key to giving each child an equal opportunity in life" (DES, 2018). Our country is becoming more diverse and therefore, social justice must be promoted to establish an inclusive, accessible and fair education system. #si401

[NiamhEld @EldNiamh]

St. Vincent de Paul is an excellent charity which works tirelessly to improve lives in Ireland today! They are proactive leaders of social justice! This is a link if anyone would like to look deeper into their work. #si401 https://t.co/1iki77mlIg

[Niamh Brennan123 @Brennan123Niamh]

True leadership for inclusion shown by five of last year’s fourth year students who launched their booklet last night for student teachers working with children with ADHD. Extremely inspirational and will be a helpful resource in my future practice. #leadership #inclusion #SI401

[DCU Institute of Education @DCU_IoE]

The book came from an assignment for their course on inclusive education, and the publication was funded by ADHD Ireland. The next generation of teachers sets a high bar!

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

Until the booklet is made available online here is the link to a page on the https://t.co/FKI9WsrZxQ website providing some 'teacher tips' for including pupils with ADHD https://t.co/RbiLJ0JJaZ

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

Wow! A great example of leadership for inclusion today at the launch of a booklet for student teachers working with children with ADHD created by 5 fourth year students last year. It will be on the ADHDIreland website soon and I highly recommend you read it. #si401