Author: MagsFlood
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S2 Ep7: Talking about the potential of Assistive Technology for everyone with Trevor Boland
In this conversation Trevor Boland talks to me about the potential of Assistive Technology (AT) to support everyone’s learning. He gives great tips for both students and educators before walking us through his latest Assistive Technology support, the AT8. Resources from this episode AT Hive AT8 Poster Transcript of this episode SUMMARY KEYWORDS Assistive Technology,…
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S2 Ep6: Talking about the language of Irish Sign Language and Deaf Education with Senan Dunne and Elizabeth Matthews.
In this conversation Senan Dunne and Elizabeth Matthews talk with me about their views on the use of Irish Sign Language, Deaf Education, and the beauty of ISL as a language. Each bringing their own unique perspective as a deaf and a hearing person (respectively) this conversation offers an invaluable insight into some of the…
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S2 Ep5:Talking about creating spaces where there is trust with Carrie Archer
In this conversation Carrie talks with me about her ongoing journey toward being “being ok for me to be.” As part of this journey Carrie strives to create spaces where there is trust and belonging for both staff and students. Carrie promotes inclusion for all and everyone but in this conversation we focus on inclusive…
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S2 Ep4: Talking about accessibility and inclusion for blind people with Patricia McCarthy
In this conversation Patricia talks with me about her experiences a blind person, her work to advocate for people with disabilities being valued for their expertise when asked share their knowledge with others and the importance of having people with disabilities at the decision-making table. Patricia also talks to us about accessibility and the role…
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S2 Ep3: Talking about Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes with Lisa Kelly
In this conversation Lisa talks with me about the importance of an inclusive curriculum for every student. She shares her experiences as a teacher accidentally finding Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs) before talking about her current role as Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) Team Leader for Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) and L2LPs. Resources from…
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S2 Ep2: Talking about linguistic and cultural diversity with Livia Healy
In this episode Livia talks with me about her experiences both as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) student and teacher. Livia talks about how to support students with EAL in their English language learning journey and the importance of celebrating our students’ cultural and linguistic diversity. Resources from this episode Livia’s cultural calender…
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S2 Ep1: Talking about inclusion in sport for everyone with Ger McTavish
In this conversation Ger McTavish talks with me about her role as the GAA national diversity and inclusion officer , and her journey to get there. Ger shares her learning from her time as a Special Olympics development officer and gives us examples of inclusion in GAA sports for people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community,…
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Welcome to season 2 of Talking about all things inclusion
Welcome to season 2 of Talking about all things inclusion. While season 1 focused on sharing conversations with North American inclusion advocates, season 2 is all about the Irish! Its an opportunity to highlight just some of the amazing work people are doing to promote and embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all facets of…
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Episode 11: Talking UDL Rising to Equity with Jenna Gravel and Nicole Tucker-Smith
In this conversation Jenna and Nicole talk with me about the review of the UDL Guidelines from an equity perspective. The share their own journey’s to UDL and what motivated them to lead this important piece of work; what do we value? what do we teach? what to we honour? Resources from this episode All…
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Episode 10: Talking leadership and curriculum for inclusive education with Dr. Richard Jackson
In this conversation Richard Jackson talks with me about his educational experiences as a person with a disability and how this has informed his work to create inclusive curricula and learning environments, and to support the next generation of leaders for inclusion. Resources from this episode Book recommendation: Transforming Higher Ed Through UDL (Bracken and…
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