在线学校如何促进包容性

2023年12月12日 by卡桑德拉Polzin

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If your child has faced bullying or other forms of social 排除 in brick-and-mortar school, 你可能会想, “在线学校包容性强吗??” Explore what an inclusive online classroom is, why inclusion is important for children, and how virtual schools can help foster community for those who may have been excluded socially in their past.

为什么包容很重要?

欺凌是一个严重的问题, commonly leading to feelings of isolation, 自我怀疑, 排除, 抑郁症, 和焦虑. 根据研究，差不多 1 in 5 students aged 12-18 has been bullied on school property. While bullying has led to some students feeling reluctant to return to the same learning environment where they may have to face their bully daily, 通过在线教育, students can have a chance to feel more like they are part of a community they have a bit more control over, leading to a greater sense of self-confidence and belonging.

在线学校包容吗??

在一个包容性的在线课堂, students are treated equally no matter their ability, 学习的速度, 文化, 或外观. Online teachers ensure each student is supported with reasonable accommodations, allowing them to learn at their own pace, and encouraged to be themselves in the classroom.

A 2019年皮尔森 study found that 84% of families felt school was unsafe due to bullying. Transferring to an online school creates opportunities for students previously left out to find acceptance among their peers in an environment they can better control.

Students enrolled in Connections Academy-supported schools can talk to each other in monitored channels, helping online conversations to stay positive and kind. 进一步, 在网络学校, students can choose the level of social interaction they’re most comfortable with. If students prefer to keep to themselves or participate in fewer conversations, 他们这样做不会受到评判.

网络促进包容性

MacKenzie Haarlow, a graduate of Connections Academy, started # WeighItBeforeYouSayIt这是一个反欺凌的非营利组织. After experiencing bullying herself at an in-person, private school for being the new girl and struggling with ADD/ADHD, MacKenzie transferred to a Connections Academy online school where she was able to find a sense of community that supported her. Since many students come to Connections Academy after experiencing bullying, they know how important it is to create a safe, 积极的学习环境. 结果是, Connections Academy fosters an environment that embraces and welcomes each other’s differences.

父母的参与

Many parents aren’t aware of their children’s problems with bullying until it starts negatively impacting their lives. 在网上学校, parents or other trusted adults get more involved in a student’s education than they typically do in brick-and-mortar schools by acting as their Learning Coach. 结果是, bullying can be discovered much sooner, and the appropriate steps can be taken to mitigate it.

Online school provides flexibility and unique accommodations to make learning accessible for students of all abilities. 这确保了每个学生, no matter their background or academic level, 能在学校找到社团吗. 请求更多信息 to find out if Connections Academy is a good fit for your family.