Inclusive learning opportunities are like portals that open into the world where learners are served in a culturally relevant way based on their abilities, needs, and learning styles. As educators, we aim to create an intentional, cooperative, and collaborative teaching community that provides meaningful involvement for each child regardless of ethnicity, culture, religion, gender preference, or socio-economic status. As Dr. Montessori underlined years ago, teachers are not the “magical element” that teaches students subjects but the most important part of their environment that influences them to be better citizens. That’s why, the more we embrace and work on our biases the more peaceful learning environment we prepare.
Imagine yourself supporting your learners to follow their active inner power while polishing yours that you might have forgotten for some reason. What a blessing!