The document discusses attitudes toward diversity and inclusion in the classroom. It contrasts the medical model of inclusion, which views disabilities as problems within individuals that require treatment, from the social model, which sees the need to remove societal barriers so that all learners can achieve. Finally, it prompts reflection on terminology used around disabilities and different learning needs.

1. MY ATTITUDES

2. Recognise and discuss your
own attitudes towards
diversity in the classroom
Understand the difference
between medical and social
model of inclusion.
Evaluate the importance of
terminology.

3. 1 - I strongly agree
2 - I agree
3 - I’m not sure
4 - I do not agree
5- I strongly disagree

4. OUIZ

5. MEDICAL VS SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY
WE NOTICE YOUR …

6. What are learning
difficulties
connected with?

7.  Child is the problem
 Professionals identify the
problem
 Labelling and
categorisation
 Diagnosis and treatment
 Medical Interventions
 Segregation
 Society remains
unchanged
 The system is the
problem
 Teachers notice the
needs
 Individual learning needs
are met
 Removal of barriers
 Outcomes agreed
 Integration
 Society involves
MEDICAL MODEL SOCIAL MODEL

8. THE MEDICAL MODEL OF INCLUSION
Diagnosis of special educational needs (SENs) can
be useful but clinical professionals must make the
diagnosis –not teachers. An over focus on medical
diagnosis usually identifies individuals as the
problem to be fixed

9. THE SOCIAL MODEL OF INCLUSION
 This works on solutions for achievement for all
learners.
 Starting from the positive contributions that all
learners can make and then noticing and
understanding any difficulties that need to be
worked on.
 Research shows that learners enjoy learning in
learning-centered classrooms, and the learning is
long term and deep.

10. THINK ABOUT YOUR REACTION TO EACH OF THESE
WORDS.
DO YOU USE THESE WORDS?
HOW DOES EACH ONE MAKE YOU FEEL?
Defective
Special needs
Special education needs
Additional educational needs
Educationally subnormal
Learning needs
Retarded
Feeble minded
Learning difficulty

11. DO YOU AGREE? WHY? / WHY NOT?