Promoting Inclusive Learning Environment: Key Features, Strategies, and Benefits

This report analyses the key features and benefits of inclusive learning environment, ways to promote equality and value diversity, ways to promote inclusion, and strategies for effective liaisoning between professionals involved in inclusive practice. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of promoting equality and diversity, and inclusion in the classroom. It also describes the policies and strategies for promoting inclusive learning environment.

Activity 2 The Report

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................3
2. Reviewing the key features and benefits of inclusive learning environment..........................3
3. Analysing ways to promote equality and value diversity........................................................4
4. Analysing the ways to promote inclusion................................................................................6
5. Reviewing strategies for effective liaisoning between professionals involved in inclusive
practice.........................................................................................................................................7
6. Conclusion...............................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

1. Introduction
Inclusive learning environment is the environment which helps in addressing the needs and
requirements of the abled and disabled students (Baumann and Melle, 2019).
Thus, the report will analyse the key features and benefits of inclusive learning environment
explained in an appropriate manner. Analysis of the ways to promote equality and value diversity
will be explained with the help of advantages and disadvantages of promoting equality and
diversity. Analysis of the ways to promote inclusion in the classroom with the advantages and
disadvantages of promoting and not promoting inclusion in the classroom will be discussed and
explained in detail. Reviewing of strategies for effective liaison between professionals involved
in inclusive practice will be described properly.
2. Reviewing the key features and benefits of inclusive learning environment
Inclusive learning environment is the environment where all the students feel supported
academically and intellectually. The inclusive learning environment provides the scale to which
all aspects and sense of belonging to the classroom regardless of learning preference, education
or identity. In reference to this, there are certain key features which helps in addressing to the
benefits of inclusive learning environment (Benade, 2019). Key features and benefits of
inclusive learning environment are described as follows –
Promoting Respect for Each Other – Inclusive learning environment helps in promoting respect
for each other by listening to each other and considering the different perspectives and view
point of students. The discussion is also addressed within the learning environment. The Equality
Act, 2010 helps in understanding the aspects as to how there is no discrimination and to put
stoppage to it (Meskhi, Ponomareva and Ugnich, 2019).
Celebrating Achievements – The achievements within inclusive learning environment are
celebrated and this helps in knowing that the students are working while enjoying in the
inclusive learning environment which is being provided to them.
Creating a Culture of Tolerance – Inclusive learning environment creates the culture of
tolerance by encouraging self-confidence and giving experiences with diverse populations. The
creation of culture of tolerance is the major benefits which creates value in the inclusive learning
environment.

Creating Positive Attitude – Inclusive learning helps in creating positive attitude within the
classroom and promotes the students in paving the way for having positive attitude towards their
learning process (Roose, Vantieghem and et.al., 2019).
Collaborative Working – It is the major benefit of inclusive learning that it promotes
collaborative learning at large scale within classroom. The students collaborate together and
work within groups and teams for successfully creating value for what they learn.
3. Analysing ways to promote equality and value diversity
There are different ways in which the equality and value diversity is being promoted and
this helps in addressing the aspects of growth and development within the inclusive learning
environment. The different ways to promote equality and value diversity is described as –
Incorporate Equality and Diversity – For incorporating the equality and diversity, it is very
important that the equality and diversity within the classroom are being addressed and are taken
into consideration at large scale. There are certain advantages of incorporating the equality and
diversity within the learning environment. The Equality Act, 2010 is the lawful act which helps
in discriminating against someone on the grounds of disability, race, sex, gender etc. Along with
this there are certain disadvantages which are related to the growth and development to promote
harmony in the classroom (Hunt, Prince and et.al., 2018). To incorporate by equality and
diversity prevent breaking the polices and regulations as a teacher and for the Daffodils Nursery
as well. The inclusivity for the learners is being promoted with the help of learning and creating
value for the learners. By incorporating the equality and diversity within the inclusive learning
environment helps in differentiation in the class. The equality factor also deals with tackling
stereotyping and deals with prejudice. The preconceived ideas are also dealt within the equality
and diversity factor.
There are certain disadvantages for not promoting the equality and diversity factor which
is explained as – breaching of policies, rules and regulations which have a negative impact on the
learners and the organization Daffodils Nursery.
Opportunities for Sharing and Celebrating Diversity – There are certain opportunities for
sharing and celebrating diversity which helps in addressing the aspects of growth and
development within the learning environment. The advantages of opportunities for sharing and
celebrating diversity are – fosters open mindedness and respect for cultures. It helps in uniting

and educating the learner’s at large scale. The perspectives of others are known by fully
educating and experiencing the selves. There are certain disadvantages also which are mentioned
as – There are certain language barriers, social tension is also created, the workplaces issues are
also counted (Chang, Milkman and et.al., 2019).
Instilling a positive attitude in learners in others such as support staff and other colleagues –
The positive attitudes within learners helps in addressing the aspects of creating the attitudes
which is helping to increase the value for learning at large scale. The advantages are concerned
with the performance in which the learners are able to deliver their productivity and are able to
learn the best within the learning environment. By instilling the positive attitude within learners,
the learners are able to create value by supporting the staff and other colleagues while framing
the learning programs for the learners. There are certain disadvantages which are – the learners
are not able to learn something new and deliver their best performance (Thompson, 2020).
How to engage with all the learners – Advantages - The engagement with all the learners is able
to create value for which learners are able to draw the attention towards learning. By framing and
conduction of the activities and tasks within the classroom, learners are able to engage within the
learning system which has been framed. There are major disadvantages when the learners are
not engaged within the learning process in the classroom. They are not able to diversify and
explore their learning patterns and needs. If the learners do not engage then they are unable to
analyse the aspects of self-development and other skills management processes.
How empowering of learners is done – Advantages - Empowering of learners is done by
motivating and indulging them into activities and tasks which engages them to perform better
and deliver effective results and productive performance (Fine, Sojo Monzon and Lawford-
Smith, 2020). The learners are empowered by keeping the viewpoint in consideration that what
are the positive aspects of learning within the inclusive learning environment. If learners are not
empowered then they will not perform effectively and will not be able to deliver their best
performance at large scale. This is the major disadvantage of how the employees are not able to
analyse the importance of learning within the inclusive learning environment.
How team work and working with the community or specialist is being encouraged –
Advantages - Team work within the inclusive learning environment is being encouraged by
providing the aspects of growth and development and framing of objectives within the timescale.
The teams are joined to work together and create value for the work which is being analysed and

evaluated for the learners at large scale. Th team work within community is encouraged by
knowing the different perspectives of team goals and objectives which are to be achieved at large
scale (Riccucci, 2021). The disadvantages of not working in the team with the community or
specialists will demotivate the learners and will not be able to engage themselves in the
activities. This will also create difficulties in learning process for each individual.
4. Analysing the ways to promote inclusion
Inclusion in education is defined as models where students with special needs are involved
within the learning process which also occupies the process as to how effectively and in
appropriate manner non – disabled and disabled people are provided education.
Advantages of promoting inclusion in the classroom are –
 It helps in creating culturally responsive learning environment.
 There is exposure to diversity which helps the students to enhance their creativity
(Ainsco and Messiou, 2018).
 It also helps in learning about students’ cultural backgrounds.
Disadvantages of promoting inclusion in the classroom are –
 It forces students into the model of learning.
 Special classroom configuration is required for the disabled students.
 This structure disrupts learning environment of other students.
The organization in relation to inclusion helps in analysing the policies which addresses that how
the inclusion is being taken as an important aspect within the organization. The policies within
the organization are described as follows –
 The organization follows certain disciplinary action policies which helps in addressing
the honesty, safety, performance, misconduct and analyses how the employees are treated
within organization (Fallov and Nissen, 2018).
 Privacy policies helps in determining the aspects as to how effectively and in appropriate
manner the company encourages transparency and trust with the employees and the
customers.
 Equal opportunity laws and rules promotes fair treatment in the workplace and this helps
in determining the aspects as to how effectively and in appropriate manner the Daffodils
Nursery provides the equal opportunities to all employees within organization.

These are also some major advantages of the policies which are being mentioned. Apart from
this the major disadvantages of Daffodils Nursery in following the policies are –
 The employees do not follow the policies and treat each other fairly. There is high
amount of discrimination which is observed within the members of organization
(Rogelberg, 2021).
The works bullying policy is there within organization which helps in addressing that fair
treatment should be provided to the employees and that they are not bullied. The policy
communicates to all employees and other members of the Daffodils Nursery in any instance will
tolerate bullying behaviour within the organization (Juvonen, Lessard and et.al., 2019). This is
the major advantage of this policy. The disadvantage of this policy is that not all employees are
aware of this policy therefore, they face such bullying and bad behaviour from others.
The risks of not promoting inclusion are that the employees will not be able to engage
themselves into proper learning environment which is offered within Daffodils Nursery and this
will create issues by affecting the behaviour and the relations with other employees and can also
affect the productivity at large scale (Salter and Migliaccio, 2019). The learners my not feel
motivated and will not be able to deliver their best performance. To promote inclusive learning
within Daffodils Nursery by respecting diverse individuals, observing the problematic
assumptions, by respecting diverse talents.
5. Reviewing strategies for effective liaisoning between professionals involved in inclusive
practice
Strategy for inclusive practice should be done so that it helps in addressing the importance of
inclusive learning and practice. The strategies help the students to share the aspects of growth
and development at large scale. There is a safe place which is being created for the professionals.
Yes, Ausubel and Maslow are important for defining the needs and desires as integral parts of
motivation (Van Mieghem, Verschueren and et.al., 2020). These needs are – need for
knowledge, need for ego enhancement, need for exploration, need for manipulation, need for
activity and need for stimulation. These are some of the needs which helps in addressing the
aspects as to how effectively and in appropriate manner the needs are satisfied and are fulfilled at
large scale.

The strategies which help in staying in touch with the professionals and learners is
through telephone, sharing information, by keeping the records updated, emails, parents’
evenings etc. These strategies are effective as they help in communicating with the learners and
addresses the important points which are being shared within the learning process of inclusive
practice (Qvortrup and Qvortrup, 2018). The learners are able to freely communicate with
teachers and other professionals in positive and appropriate manner. The best strategies are –
emails, telephone, parents evening, keeping records updated etc. These strategies help in
knowing that inclusive learning is important within the teaching and organizational perspective.
6. Conclusion
Thus, it is analysed from the above report that key features and benefits of inclusive learning
environment was explained in an appropriate manner. Analysis of the ways to promote equality
and value diversity was explained with the help of advantages and disadvantages of promoting
equality and diversity. Analysis of the ways to promote inclusion in the classroom with the
advantages and disadvantages of promoting and not promoting inclusion in the classroom was
discussed and explained in detail. Reviewing of strategies for effective liaison between
professionals involved in inclusive practice were described in detail. These are some of the
details which the report consists of.

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