4. The Role of a Teacher Students with Diverse Abilities Their Peers Their Parents Other Professionals

5. Students with Diverse Abilities Have an inclusive classroom approach Use early intervention when a need first occurs Recognise strengths and weaknesses in students Maintain teacher support Understand the level of impairment

6. Their Peers Inclusion = An equitable education for ALL Students with disabilities Students with exceptionalities Their Peers HOW? Differentiated Instruction Peer tutoring To promote Understanding and acceptance The role of the teacher is to provide:

7. Their Parents Teachers can work in a partnership ethically and effectively with parents when they Maintain confidentiality T r u s t e a c h o t h e r t o b u i l d m u t u a l r e s p e c t Keep the lines of communication open Support the whole family Remain flexible

8. Other Professionals Teachers have a responsibility to: Maintain accurate records Facilitate follow ups Monitor the wellbeing of the student Uphold legal requirements

9. Conclusion Communicate with parents and other professionals Scaffold student learning Follow legal guidance Monitor students learning Have an inclusive classroom approach

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