2.4. Barriers in our schools

Film: ‘Improving the learning environment’

This film is number 5 in a set of 10 short films called ‘An Inclusive Day’, made by EENET. In this film you will see and hear about barriers to inclusion and ideas that can be used to overcome these barriers. Schools in in Burma, Burkina Faso and Ukraine are featured.

The film lasts 5:35 minutes.

Your task:

• Watch and listen to the film & make a note of the barriers that you see or hear about.
• Then think about:
  1. Which barriers might prevent learners from attending school?
  2. Which barriers might prevent learners from participating in learning?
  3. Which barriers might prevent learners from achieving to their potential? Remember that achievement is not just about academic progress, but also about developing social, emotional and physical skills.
  4. What ideas for overcoming these barriers did you see or hear about?
  5. What other ideas for overcoming these barriers could you suggest?

• You will use the next quiz to upload your answers to these questions.

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