There's a problem with the word "INCLUSION." We should use THIS instead - Ben Goldstein

About this episode

Ben Goldstein discusses the complexities of inclusion in education and proposes alternative terminology.

Want to monetize your skills as a teacher? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "You can be included and still not feel that you belong" - Ben Goldstein. We sit down with Ben to talk inclusion in ELT - and what that actually means (and what it doesn't). Ben is a writer, teacher trainer and conference speaker. He taught materials writing for many years on the online MATESOL program of the New School in New York. He has published two methodology handbooks for teachers: Working with Images and Language Learning with Digital Video. 30 Ideas on Inclusion in ELT, a pocket handbook for teachers has also just been published by Cambridge. In this episode, Ben discusses: defining inclusion in education challenges and misconceptions of inclusive teaching belonging vs inclusion why "inclusion" isn't the best word to use how being critical of inclusivity is alright holistic strategies for teachers to use engagement, representation, and action in UDL FOR MORE FROM BEN GOLDSTEIN: 1. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Ben's book "30 Ideas on Inclusion." 3. Visit his website bengoldstein.es OUR PARTNER: WE ARE ENGLISH TEACHERS Are you struggling to find students as a teacher entrepreneur? Join the…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Goldstein

Topics covered

• inclusion in education
• challenges of inclusive teaching
• belonging vs inclusion
• critical view of inclusivity
• holistic teaching strategies
• engagement in UDL

Keywords

• inclusion
• education
• ELT
• belonging
• teaching strategies
• UDL
• teacher training

Sponsors

We Are English Teachers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge, New School, MATESOL

Products: 30 Ideas on Inclusion

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