Unit 4 Gender responsive and inclusive pedagogy

5.1. Key concepts of Inclusion

Activity: Carefully read the situation below and answer the questions individually.

Situation

In a classroom, the teacher is teaching a lesson on climate. The class has:

• a learner who learns best through pictures and diagrams,
• a learner who understands better when concepts are explained orally,
• a learner who is shy and rarely speaks in class,
• a learner who has difficulty reading fast,
• and a learner who is very active and prefers group activities.

The teacher uses only one method: reading from the textbook and asking written questions.

Questions

1. Do you think all learners in this class are able to learn effectively? Explain your answer.
2. Which learners might face difficulties in this lesson? Why?
3. If you were the teacher, what different methods would you use to help all learners understand the lesson?
4. Why it is important for teachers to use different teaching methods in one class. 
5. What you think “inclusive pedagogy” means based on this activity.