Strength+based

This is a book to help educators/teachers develop an approach that is strength based. When working with children with diverse abilities, forms and plans often require a deficit based approach looking at what needs working on. This book explains how we can look at what is working, what are the strengths and how using this knowledge we can build capacity. All children come into care and education with prior knowledge and experiences. How can this be tapped into to enhance their learning? By using a strength based approach we will look at what they can do, what they know and work with them, not power over but power with.

The Strengths Approach by Wayne McCashen.

"For many teachers, supporting inclusion will require substantial changes in attitude as well as in their approach to teaching and learning." (Foreman. P.) I believe if we begin with a healthy attitude and a positive approach, teachers will be up to the challenge of INCLUSION.

Foreman. P. (2008) Inclusion in Action. Harcourt Australia Pty Ltd. Melbourne.