What data informs your inclusive teaching?

1 Student feedback

One of the most important sources of data for your inclusive teaching is student feedback. You can collect student feedback in various ways, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, reflections, portfolios, or peer reviews. Student feedback can help you understand how your students perceive your teaching, what challenges and opportunities they face, what supports and resources they need, and what suggestions they have for improvement. You can use student feedback to identify and address any gaps, barriers, or biases in your curriculum, instruction, assessment, or classroom climate.

2 Student performance

Another source of data for your inclusive teaching is student performance. You can measure student performance in different ways, such as grades, test scores, rubrics, portfolios, or self-assessments. Student performance can help you evaluate how well your students are achieving the learning outcomes, what strengths and areas for growth they have, and what interventions or accommodations they may require. You can use student performance to monitor and adjust your teaching strategies, differentiate your instruction, provide feedback and scaffolding, and celebrate student success.

3 Student engagement

A third source of data for your inclusive teaching is student engagement. You can observe student engagement in various ways, such as attendance, participation, interaction, collaboration, or persistence. Student engagement can help you gauge how interested, motivated, involved, and committed your students are in the learning process, what factors influence their engagement, and what outcomes result from their engagement. You can use student engagement to create and maintain a positive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment, foster student autonomy and voice, and enhance student retention and achievement.

4 Teacher reflection

A fourth source of data for your inclusive teaching is teacher reflection. You can practice teacher reflection in different ways, such as journals, logs, portfolios, or peer coaching. Teacher reflection can help you examine your own beliefs, assumptions, values, and practices, how they affect your teaching and your students, and what areas you need to improve or change. You can use teacher reflection to develop your self-awareness, critical thinking, and professional growth, challenge your own biases and stereotypes, and adopt a learner-centered and culturally responsive approach.

5 School data

A fifth source of data for your inclusive teaching is school data. You can access school data from various sources, such as school records, reports, policies, or committees. School data can help you understand the context, culture, and climate of your school, how it supports or hinders inclusive education, and what resources or opportunities are available or needed. You can use school data to align your teaching with the school vision, mission, and goals, collaborate with other teachers and stakeholders, and advocate for inclusive policies and practices.

6 Research data

A sixth source of data for your inclusive teaching is research data. You can find research data from various sources, such as books, articles, websites, or podcasts. Research data can help you learn from the evidence, theories, and best practices of inclusive education, how they apply to your own teaching and your students, and what gaps or questions remain. You can use research data to inform your decisions, actions, and evaluations, enhance your knowledge and skills, and contribute to the field of inclusive education.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?