Learning Community on Inclusion
The IPPEA Learning community on Inclusion was launched at the IPPEA conference 29th Feb 2020 in Limerick. The IPPEA learning community on inclusion welcomes any interested IPPEA member teachers in both mainstream and special schools to join anytime or contact the IPPEA if you would like some support in planning and teaching to include children with additional needs in your PE lessons.
The aims of the group are to:
- develop a community of teachers with a shared interest in inclusion in physical education
- share experiences on inclusion in physical education teaching
- help other teachers who require assistance in inclusion in physical education lessons
- share resources
- build on inclusive strategies in physical education
Sharing platform possibilities include:
- One to one email exchange can be arrange with a teacher on the panel with experience in an area of specific needs
- Online meeting via Zoom
- Face to face workshops
- IPPEA social media and newsletter postings to share practices
- Information on the IPPEA website sub tab
Susan Marron, IPPEA committee member/DCU leads the learning community organisation.
Please email ippeaprimarype@gmail.com if you require support to assist your PE planning and teaching to include all children from the IPPEA.
A number of teachers with experience in inclusion past and present have volunteered to offer their support through a simple phone call or email exchange.