Education across the spectrum - solving the inclusivity puzzle

By Chelsea Channing
Published July 21, 2017

The school classroom has got to be one of the most dynamic, vibrant places on earth – a veritable melting pot of cultures, religions, socio-economic situations, personalities, interests, life experience, abilities and disabilities.

Teachers work every day within these highly varied environments, striving to meet the learning needs of each and every child ...

This story appeared in the August 2017 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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Chelsea is a staff member of Australian Teacher Magazine, Student Guide, EducationHQ Australia and EducationHQ New Zealand.

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