Inclusive Education

This video features Kia Aroha, a college in Auckland, New Zealand using aspects of Māori culture as a teaching or learning method. Their curriculum focuses on a critical analysis of the historical and present realities that affect students' lives.

This article unpacks the meaning of metacognition and how it can help children with learning issues to self-regulate and quiet negative self-talk. It also describes the type of questions to ask children to promote deeper reflection.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a core component of inclusive education in New Zealand. The Ministry of Education encourages the use of the UDL framework to create more inclusive and flexible learning environments.

Chrissie Butler provides a clear walkthrough of the Universal Design for Learning guidelines. She explains that they provide a shared language and are adaptable, making them useful for multiple lesson planning purposes.

This video shows how Eric Crouch, a fifth grade teacher, brings to life the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in his classroom.

Students share their experiences with Universal Design for Learning at Karori Normal School in New Zealand. They appreciate being offered choices and the ability to work at a different pace depending on their understanding of the material.