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07 Educational institutions
Teachers require backing from their schools to get the right training and advice. It's
important for everyone involved—like teachers, principals, school staff, the community,
education authorities, lawmakers, and families—to work together. This helps figure out
what systems and digital tools each student needs. While there are official ways for these
groups to share ideas, they're using social media more and more to talk to each other
(EASNIE 2023c, 3).
Comprehensive training programs that cover a wide range of topics, including
understanding different types of disabilities, effective communication strategies, and
adaptive teaching methods are required. Staff should also be trained in the use of
assistive technologies and how to modify curriculum materials to meet diverse needs.
Additionally, fostering an inclusive mind set and empathetic understanding among
educators and staff is essential for creating a supportive and welcoming learning
environment for all students.
EASNIE suggest that regarding digitalisation, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that
digital and inclusive education promote greater system resilience. Organisations that had
prepared for inclusive digital education before COVID-19 also seemed to fare better in the
crisis.
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