Learning Outcomes
Inclusive education practice involves collaboration and coordination of services and professionals to ensure that all children/students are recognized within an educational institution. Several models of collaboration have been identified in the literature, including multidisciplinary teams, interdisciplinary teams, and transdisciplinary teams (Bell et. al, 2009). Multidisciplinary teams work in parallel, often with little to no interaction between services. Interdisciplinary teams are characterized by cooperation and discussion, but goal planning and interventions are in isolation. Transdisciplinary teams have multiple professionals collaborating from the beginning, integrating plans and setting goals. Each of these models may be appropriate depending on the situation. In each case, children/students and families are part of the team.
The aims of these activities are to:
References
Bell, A., Corfield, M., Davies, J., & Richardson, N. (2009). Collaborative transdisciplinary intervention in early years – putting theory into practice. Child: Care, health and development, 36(1), 142-148.