“Today’s episode discusses Dr. Jaime Hoerricks’ journey from a traditional, teacher-centered approach to a student-centered, inclusive model. Dr. Hoerricks, an autistic educator, advocates for designing classroom instruction to meet the needs of the student requiring the most support, thereby creating a universally accessible learning environment. This approach, inspired by Paulo Freire's philosophy, prioritises student voice and agency, resulting in improved academic outcomes and a stronger sense of belonging. Dr. Hoerricks emphasises the importance of a mindset shift, viewing the classroom as a “user experience” to be thoughtfully designed for all learners. Ultimately, the piece promotes a more equitable and effective teaching practice built on inclusivity and intentionality.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-classroom-as-user-experience
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