Shalayna Stonjeck
BEd/BSc
Student Teacher
Establishing an Inclusive Environment
TQS #4: A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected and safe.
The other version consisted of many above grade level questions as well as some higher order thinking questions in the form of word problems. All students were given the opportunity to attempt this activity sheet, allowing students to have their own form of agency about their education.
I designed two different versions of my lesson. The first version had many grade level questions. For the students struggling to meet the grade level work for this lesson, they were informed that they did not have to complete the entire activity sheet, and to simply do as many as they could in the given timeframe.
2022
Creating two different forms of the activity questions, and allowing students to challenge themselves out of their own volition demonstrates my ability to establish an inclusive classroom environment. This environment encourages those that may be below grade level while also continuing to challenge and uplift those who may be above grade level.
2024
I designed lessons that varied in learning styles. When I introduced the concept of area to the students, I had students plan and design structures that they would make out of Lego. This activity gave students an opportunity to express their creativity using hand-on materials.
2025
I explore the nature of scientific inquiry through lab based science activities such as cell models, microscope use, skeleton reconstructions.
Candy Cell Models
Preparing and viewing microscope slides
Reconstructing Dinosaur Fossils
