Inclusive participation

What helps someone take part?

Look at the task and its setting together. Instructions, language, representation, response routes, resources and support can all affect participation.

01 / Explore the explanation

Inspect practical conditions

Ask what the task requires and what the environment provides. Use a fictional example for planning; do not infer a diagnosis from a website activity.

02 / Explore the explanation

Involve the learner

Ask how the learner would like to show their thinking and what makes the task clearer. Keep their perspective within planning.

03 / Explore the explanation

Observe and review

A plan is a starting point for professional judgement. Observe what happens, discuss the result and adjust within appropriate school or college support processes.

Move from explanation to exploration

Try the relationship.

The activity is a way to inspect an idea. Keep its learning aim and assumptions visible as you change the representation.

Open the related experience

Sources and further reading

An original website editorial explanation with fictional teaching examples. It is not a quotation or article authored by Dr Sako.