There's a problem with the word "INCLUSION." We should use THIS instead - Ben Goldstein

Want to monetize your skills as a teacher? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "You can be included and still not feel that you belong" - Ben Goldstein.  We sit down with Ben to talk inclusion in ELT - and what that actually means (and what it doesn't).  Ben is a writer, teacher trainer and conference speaker. He taught materials writing for many years on the online MATESOL program of the New School in New York.  He has published two methodology handbooks for teachers: Working with Images and Language Learning with Digital Video. 30 Ideas on Inclusion in ELT, a pocket handbook for teachers has also just been published by Cambridge.   In this episode, Ben discusses:  defining inclusion in education challenges and misconceptions of inclusive teaching belonging vs inclusion why "inclusion" isn't the best word to use how being critical of inclusivity is alright holistic strategies for teachers to use engagement, representation, and action in UDL   FOR MORE FROM BEN GOLDSTEIN: 1. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Ben's book "30 Ideas on Inclusion."  3. Visit his website bengoldstein.es   OUR PARTNER: WE ARE ENGLISH TEACHERS Are you struggling to find students as a teacher entrepreneur? Join the Elevate community via the We Are English Teachers community and gain visibility through their network of learners looking for a teacher.  We Are English Teachers: https://weareenglishteachers.com/    Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you.    Collaborate with us: Want to integrate your brand with our podcast in an effort to improve language education? Reach out here: [email protected]    RESOURCES TO HELP YOU: 1. Connect with us on our Substack. 2. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.  3. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel 4. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP  5. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.