Talking about all things inclusion Margaret (Mags) Flood

In this conversation five amazing newly qualified teachers talk with me about how they used dual coding theory to improve engagement in language learning for students with dyslexia. They share their own professional journeys in undertaking this research, make recommendations for the future and speak about the importance of inclusion in learning, teaching and assessment. A transcript of the conversation and resources are available here.

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. Transcript and resources are available here.

In this conversation Senan Dunne and Elizabeth Matthews share 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 work being done in the field of deaf education and ISL in Ireland.
A transcript, video with ISL interpretation and resources are available here.

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 spaces for members of the LGBTQ community through visual and language representation. Transcript and resources for this episode are available here.

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 of guide dogs in giving blind people more independence. Transcript and resources for this episode are available here.

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. Transcript and resources for this episode are available here.