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[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@AoifeCulleton @fiona_king_ It also highlights the importance of collaborating and sharing thoughts and ideas with peers and colleagues #si401

[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

[edutopia @edutopia]

Tips for making sure that your classroom library is representative of all your students—as well as people very unlike them. https://t.co/AYnxFMnvOz

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@Emma_Kerr1998 I agree Emma! They are an excellent guide for the future #SI401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

1/2 Today's #SI401 workshop highlighted the key findings from Logan et al., (2018) re Teacher-Assistant Partnerships. In order for these partnerships to be successful we must make time to communicate with assistants, we must respect their role and we must recognise, value and

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

Following our discussion in today's #si401 module I would really recommended my peers follow @SCoTENS

[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

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@sarahmc1996 @AoifeCulleton Exactly @sarahmc1996 it's such a simple yet effective idea for promoting inclusion in the classroom! Thanks again for sharing @AoifeCulleton #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

2/2 on social justice leadership where we emphasised the importance of starting with what the community has and building with them, not for them. This can be achieved through creating relationships with parents and the wider community in which the school is placed #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

1/2 Slater et al., (2017) highlights the importance of teachers developing relationships within the community they are working, empowering parents to be involved and modelling social justice leadership in their school communities. This really connected to our #si401 lecture

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

Excellent point Rhiannon. Sometimes we need to step back and look at the bigger picture and consider how our practice in the classroom will influence and shape children's perspectives in the future #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

Completely agree Caoimhe, it is vital that we teach to student interest and start with contexts they are familiar with #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

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

2/2 have an impact not only on the lives of the leaner but also on their parents and families and what we can do in future as leaders to ensure our classrooms and schools are inclusive environments #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

1/2 Really interesting and engaging lecture as part of our ED4013 SIE module this morning offering a range of different perspectives on inclusion in schools which tied in with our #si401 module. The panel discussion made me reflect upon how inclusive practice can

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@aisling_molloy9 Great connection Aisling! I really feel this lecture made great connections with our #si401 module. I find it is engaging and motivating when links can be made between learning which is something I endeavour to do in my future classroom!

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

In our Social Inclusion lecture this morning it was discussed how "it is a skill to be able to implement change in a system". This prompted me to reflect on our #si401 module where I feel we are being equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement change

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@fiona_king_ As a result of this module we are well equipped with knowledge and understanding of inclusive pedagogies. We also have strategies to engage in productive and meaningful collaboration in order to implement teacher leadership #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

@fiona_king_ This relates to our discussion in our #si401 module in that leadership for inclusion is pupil focused and centres around the need of the student which can be seen in the visual. We also had the opportunity to engage in CPD as part of this module which is also highlighted above

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

This visual reinforces what we have been discussing. In order to achieve equity for all students, we need to be leaders for inclusion, there needs to be a culture for change and collaboration and we need to implement inclusive strategies in our practice in schools #si401

[amycollins1996 @amycollins1996]

Really like that this highlights some of the challenges of leadership. If leadership is to be successful it's important to be aware of some of the barriers and challenges and how we can over come these! #si401

[NiamhEld @EldNiamh]

For an inclusive environment to be obtained, inclusive leadership must be practiced! I like this image from https://t.co/E7U7uqYa9k as it highlights the 6 key traits of an inclusive leader while also pinpointing the conflicting challenges which can sometimes be overlooked!#si401