For my unit 3 project, I have decided to research inclusion in education further in order to educate people. I think that the best audience for my project would be parents of students who are in inclusive classrooms, or are about to be in an inclusive classroom. This is because a lot of parents of children with and without disabilities worry that their children will not receive the best education possible if they are in an inclusive classroom. I think that it would also be important to include resources that parents can use to explain inclusion to their children in my presentation. This will allow the students to understand differences and acceptance before they begin their new experiences in an inclusive classroom. It would also help students who already in an inclusive classroom learn more about working together with other students. I want my audience to understand that inclusion has benefits for students with and without disabilities, and that they can be sure that their children will be getting the most they possibly can out of an inclusive education. I think that the best format for this project would be a powerpoint because it can be as if I am a teacher presenting my ideas to the parents/guardians of the students in my class. A powerpoint will be useful because I can embed videos, articles, etc. as well as write bullet points and sentences for important information.
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Okay, so it sounds like you’re thinking along the lines of a video/presentation to be delivered at a parent-teacher night kind of thing? That could be an effective way to reach this group, as there’s nothing like a captive audience 😉
Consider how you can maximize PowerPoint by including narration (recorded right into the file) or doing so in print using the Notes pages feature–this will most closely mimic an actual presentation (where the presenter says much more than just what’s on the slides), and allows you to share the depth of your knowledge just as if you were delivering it live.
Ah, remember when we used to give in-person live presentations? Those were the days….