Abstract
In this paper, I connect John Dewey’s notion that growth occurs through interaction with a diverse community to contemporary discussions of inclusive education. I highlight the importance of materials that offer different access points, the chance for students to listen to one another, and the teacher's openness to each child’s potential. Though I became a teacher already committed to a classroom community that celebrated a range of capacities, I wasn’t initially able to translate this belief into practice. Integrating practice and philosophy, I share my path to provide insights for other teachers seeking to create a more inclusive classroom.
Project Muse URL
https://muse.jhu.edu/journals/education_and_culture/v031/31.1.furman.html
Recommended Citation
Furman, Cara E.
(2015)
"“Why I Am Not a Painter”: Developing an Inclusive Classroom,"
Education and Culture: Vol. 31
:
Iss.
1,
Article 5.
Available at:
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/eandc/vol31/iss1/art5
