Exploring Inclusion with Speech Pathologist Alex Dunn

On this episode of EdShift, Katie and Kris are joined by Alex Dunn, a Speech Pathologist from Upper Canada School District near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Discover how Alex and her team have explored the intersection of technology and pedagogy to design and build spaces that demonstrate universal design. Over the last decade, they have done research on best practices and the outcomes associated with various options. They have also created a global community of 'inclusioneers', committed to serving students and learning from one another about the tools and approaches to promote inclusion. 

Grab the resources referenced in this episode: 

• Universal Design for Learning: https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl
• Aided Language Stimulation Carol Goosens: https://sites.google.com/a/esc13.net/corevocab13/implementation-ideas/aided-language-input
• Participation Model book: https://www.amazon.com/Augmentative-Alternative-Communication-Supporting-Children/dp/1598571966
• Smart Inclusion Research Part 1 https://snow.idrc.ocadu.ca/articles/promoting-participation-and-engagement-the-smart-inclusion-initiative-part-1-data-from-the-smart-inclusion-initiative/
• Smart Inclusion Research Part 2 https://snow.idrc.ocadu.ca/articles/promoting-participation-and-engagement-the-smart-inclusion-initiative-part-2-breaking-news/

Connect with Alex on Twitter: @SmartInclusion

 

Connect with your hosts: 

Katie Novak: @keightyen

Kris Astle: @KrisAstle