Communication can be mandated too. There’s a big difference between positive intention and actual behaviour. Inclusion and Sport go hand-‐in- hand. T�g�A � �Wn endstream endobj 28 0 obj <>stream 0000011356 00000 n Hamish emphasises in this short video the importance of asking people with disability directly how they wish to participate. Questions were deliberately broad and open-ended, such as ‘what does inclusion mean to you?’ or ‘what does inclusion look like for you?’ Gradually, common themes emerged and the ‘words of inclusion’ arose. This is where the fun starts! In the circle all choices are equally valid and appropriate, depending on individual preferences. ‘Policy’ was also seen as critical to inclusion and emerged as the sixth Pillar. These are simply the relevant ‘starter’ questions to help address each Pillar. This is good. This is your starting point! But, the helicopter view of inclusion – the ‘big picture’ issues – were very similar. 1: Inclusive education: Seven pillars of support.
Much of this literature, however, directly examines and advocates specific classroom practices and strategies (see for example Loreman, Deppeler, & … Australia is a very diverse and inclusive country. a̴��1�a�������_��r�/T�j�i��� �~�|j_~����n�m�OZ{�a���~����A(- ��>_8���j ��es�:|��v�rE���e��3�F�3�eV@(v��~�d��=����I4X��C[)�9�����V:�+��>F���qh�J�I���'���K�{�.�c��P�y��B�sF� What constitutes an effective partnership is not clear. Report. But questions are! These have been important and necessary and continue to make a difference today as they evolve and grow. And we wanted the framework to relate to anyone involved in sport, regardless of where they were or if they were a local volunteer or a full-time professional. It becomes a reference point and an accountability mechanism for an organisation. We speak over 260 languages! Do people understand what positive behaviour is? Inevitably, there will not be agreement on all issues so compromise is important. ¹ Tant, M, & E. Watelain (2015). So what can you do? Little was I to know at the time that I was to become the Manager of Play by the Rules myself and, hence, would be in a position to drive the national framework for the next few years. This paper discusses the creation of essential conditions in schools and school jurisdictions in order to support the inclusion of the diverse range of learning preferences and needs found in today's classrooms. 0000007177 00000 n This public commitment was tied to funding criteria and needed to have the backing and endorsement of senior management. We need to think about what it means right at the coalface. We know, generally, that negative attitudes toward inclusion are characterised by fear, misconception and ignorance (to the extent that people do not understand what is possible). If you do join in the conversations around inclusion - if you change a habit and share it here - you'll be making a significant contribution to not just this site, but to inclusion generally. It's a good starting point to see how habits form and a reference point if you are interested in finding out more about habits. We want to see sport reflecting our communities. Do people who say they have a positive attitude, back that up with positive actions? The Effect of a Disability Camp Program on Attitudes towards the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in a Summer Sport and Leisure Activity Camp, International Journal of Special Education, v29 n1 p121-129 2014. Public Attitudes Toward People With Intellectual Disabilities After Viewing Olympic or Paralympic Performance, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2015, 32, 19-33. This is where you'll be asked a series of questions relating to each Pillar. Once you have answered the questions, press submit. ‘Policy’ can mean different things to different people. Answer them to the best of your knowledge and as honestly as possible.