Model the use of inclusive language
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Leading learning to support inclusive practices’
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Special needs to learning support
Special needs to learning support
Value and respect the diversity of students, staff, and community by ensuring inclusive language is used in all written (including electronic) and spoken communication.
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Use names not labels
Use names not labels
The most appropriate label is usually the one someone’s parents have given them.
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Review inclusive language
Review inclusive language
As a staff:
- consider the language and terminology you currently use to identify students and discuss their progress, needs, and supports.
- reflect on whether the current language is respectful, accurate, useful, supports high expectations, and aligns with values and beliefs.
- check for deficit identifiers that lower expectations, affirm stereotypes or are discriminatory.
- discuss how language and terminology could be refined and make proposals
- ask students and whānau for feedback. Is the suggested language respectful? Does it align with values and beliefs?
- refine and adopt agreed language and terminology.
Use gender-inclusive language
Use gender-inclusive language
Using gender-inclusive language respects and acknowledges the gender identities of all people and removes assumption.
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Defying the label
Defying the label
A group of young people describe some of the questions they have been asked. Here are their responses.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
An incomplete guide to inclusive language for startups and tech
Read time: 16 min
A blog post containing a glossary of inclusive language and guiding principles.
Publisher: Buffer
Te Reo Hāpai – The language of enrichment
A glossary of new words in te reo Māori related to the mental health, addiction, and disability sectors.
Publisher: Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui
Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Leading with moral purpose”:
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Guide to Index of the guide: Leading inclusive schools
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Strategies for action:
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Leading with moral purposeShow suggestions for Leading with moral purpose
- Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion
- Model the use of inclusive language
- Have high expectations for all learners
- Partner with whānau
- Partner with external agencies
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Strategically resourcing for inclusive practicesShow suggestions for Strategically resourcing for inclusive practices
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Leading learning to support inclusive practicesShow suggestions for Leading learning to support inclusive practices
