The diversity of learners in today’s classrooms highlights the importance of fostering inclusive and diversified educational environments. This workshop presentation advocates for the integration of neurodiversity principles into the education systems, supporting the inclusion of both gifted learners and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The proposed framework will explore the following aspects, understanding neurodiversity, and customizing tailored educational strategies for gifted and SEN students to foster inclusive classrooms and address diverse spectrum of abilities and learning styles. The neurodiversity paradigm views neurological variations as natural and valuable rather than deficits or disorders as viewed by the traditional deficit-based models. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain functioning and cognitive processing including conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc., and intellectual giftedness and twice exceptional learners (2e). To address students with neurological differences, educators should utilize some strategies to create inclusive environments. Some of the strategies that will be addressed in this presentation are the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive curriculum designs, technology driven personalization approaches such as adaptive learning platforms and assistive technology, and Social and Emotional (SEL) learning integration. Thus, this workshop presentation will equip participants with actionable strategies and insights about embracing neurodiversity within inclusive educational frameworks and creating supportive environments that celebrate all learners' unique strengths, preparing them for success in a diverse world.

Authors:
Dina Yassin, Egypt Education Platform, Egypt

About the Presenter(s)
Ms.Yassin is currently the Head of Inclusion at Egypt Education Platform, which manages several inclusive schools in Egypt. Ms. Yassin has pursued her Masters degree from University College London (UCL) in 2011 in Special & Inclusive Education.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-yassin-73968045/

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