![]() I’m also a believer in giving small steps that lead up to big changes that are often more sustainable.ĥ. The numbers don’t lie and most teachers then realize it’s time to try some new strategies. I normally tackle this with educational research and pedagogy to show the correlation between student success and having inclusive and welcoming learning environments. Some teachers are most resistant to change because there’s comfort in routine and doing things the way they have always been done, but when that way is no longer working or is harmful to children it is time to rethink the true purpose of school and education. When we rely on our schooling experience we are leaving out many factors that should be guiding our instruction, classroom routines, and interactions. Oftentimes the barrier is a lack of knowledge or understanding that we as teachers need to be flexible in our thinking about how learning and a classroom should look in 2020. Are there any roadblocks or mental barriers that teachers have to work through when creating inclusive environments in their classrooms? How do you tackle this? When this is done correctly it creates a school family dynamic that can make everyone feel at home and invested in what happens in and out of their classroom collectively. It is essential to not one build one-on-one relationships with each of their students, but also to help students get to know and care about each other. I always encourage them to build a strong sense of community first. Most teachers honestly want to do what is best for children. What is some advice or tips that you give them? There’s something about teachers hearing their colleagues share the unfortunate experiences they endured in school that resonates and often makes them truly reflect on how inclusive their classrooms may or may not be. For some people school was an amazing place where they shined and excelled, while others have traumatic experiences of being isolated or chastised for being different. I usually begin by asking them what their personal schooling experience was like. When teaching inclusion to early childhood education teachers, how do you start the conversation? I’m super passionate about creating literary resources that help teachers and parents prepare children to be the empathetic, courageous, and thoughtful changemakers we need in the world.Ģ. I believe that reading diverse books promotes empathy, understanding, and respect for others while offering unique perspectives and information outside of our personal experiences. I am currently a training and curriculum specialist for an educational management company where I develop and provide teacher professional development and find diverse children’s literature to address social-emotional learning and social justice. ![]() ![]() I am a former teacher and social-emotional learning coach. My name is Dolisha Mitchell and I’m the creator and curator behind the Little Black Book Nook. ![]()
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