Promoting Inclusive Education Through Collaboration
OEJQS at the International Conference on Inclusive Education, London
Martine Frising and Anne-Marie Muller from the OEJQS presented at the inaugural International Conference on Inclusive Education in London, hosted by the UCL Institute of Education’s Centre for Inclusive Education.
They shared findings from a joint evaluation with UCLouvain, focused on a central question:
How does a school’s collaborative culture support inclusive teaching?
Key findings
- Collaborative school cultures encourage teachers to engage in professional development, which leads to more inclusive teaching strategies.
- Strong school–family partnerships are directly linked to more frequent inclusive practices in classrooms.
- A positive team climate boosts teacher motivation to grow professionally, reinforcing inclusion across the school.
Recommendations for positive outcomes
- Foster collaboration: Promote co-planning, co-teaching, peer mentoring, and learning communities among staff.
- Embed professional learning: Offer school-based, team-led training in inclusive pedagogy.
- Strengthen partnerships: Invest in long-term initiatives that build effective school–family collaboration.
A warm thank you to our hosts for an inspiring event and valuable new ideas for collaboration.
