The What’s Hot in Literacy survey results have long been made public by the International Literacy Association (ILA) to highlight trends and promote meaningful literacy discussions. After studying the report, it became clear that most (96%) of teachers are confident that all children deserve free and quality education, regardless of socio-economic factors (International Literacy Association, 2020). As a future teacher, I would like to express solidarity with the report’s authors and the topics they covered, especially considering that not all children have at least a primary education to develop literacy. The skills students need to understand, challenge, and participate in the world around them are part of the literacy that extends beyond reading. Thus, literacy changes not just the kid but also the community. Given this, it is not unexpected that 54% of education experts believe that education officials should give the issue of fairness and opportunity for all learners more consideration and focus (International Literacy Association, 2020, p. 12). This was the primary reason for choosing this topic as a result.
Inclusive education, in this case, needs a thorough investigation into equity and opportunity. In “Improving learning for all students through equity-based inclusive reform practices,” the above topic is revealed from the point of view of inclusive education (Choi et al., 2017). The current study examines the school improvement applications model (SAM) as a potentially successful school reform plan for raising equity-based comprehensive educational practices and reading and math proficiency for all children. Latent growth modeling (LGM) was utilized in a 3-year quasi-experimental contrast group study with seven urban primary or elementary and middle schools, and seven paired comparative schools in the same district (Choi et al., 2017). This work demonstrates that equal chances and opportunities for inclusive education are critical in the primary grades.
Knowing how inclusive education enhances a school is crucial because inclusive education benefits all students with various learning requirements and cultural backgrounds, not just those with impairments. In light of the restrictions indicated above, I would use the inclusive education strategy mentioned above to assist all students by enhancing academic achievement, which is supported by the studies above looking into the impacts of inclusive classrooms on all students.
References
Choi, J. H., Meisenheimer, J. M., McCart, A. B., & Sailor, W. (2017). Improving learning for all students through equity-based Inclusive Reform Practices. Remedial and Special Education, 38(1), 28–41.
International Literacy Association. (2020). What is Hot in literacy 2020 report.