The Cost of Retrofitting: Building a foundation for accessibility
Inclusion for students with disabilities requires more than just presence in the classroom; it requires a thoughtful design of educational experiences that enhance learning outcomes for all students. This concept parallels the architectural process of constructing a building: both require intentional planning and design to ensure accessibility and functionality.
In Dr. Shelley Moore’s Five Moore Minute video, “The Cost of Retrofitting” she highlights the difficulties of modifying existing systems to be inclusive. Retrofitting an educational environment is akin to adding elevators to a building after it has been built, often resulting in costly and insufficient solutions. Instead, we must design inclusivity into our educational frameworks from the outset.
In this podcast episode, Shelley talks to Outside Pin, Emily Mostovoy-Luna, about using a building as a metaphor to think about the steps needed to construct inclusion, that is; community engagement, planning, design, materials, building and maintenance.
To watch the video and access supplementary resources for this podcast episode, click here.
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Reassessing the Rubric: Shifting to strength based assessment practices
In the context of educational assessment, rubrics remain a prominent tool for measuring student performance and guiding instructional practices. In this month's Five Moore Minute video, Dr. Shelley Moore addresses issues with how rubrics are utilized, particularly after their evolution influenced by online resources, which have shifted their original intent.
In this Podcast episode, Shelley talk to Outside Pin Laurie McIntosh, a Kindergarten teacher, who is using continuums to create accessibility and challenge for ALL her students.
Show Notes for this episode
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Inclusion is Not Assimilation: Understanding the Importance of Identity in Educational Settings
The concept of inclusion has evolved significantly in education, moving beyond mere physical presence in classrooms to encompass a deeper understanding of belonging and recognition of identity. In this podcast episode, Dr. Shelley Moore talks with fellow Outside Pin Hina Mahmood about the recent Five Moore Minutes video where Shelley emphasizes that inclusion
is not about forcing individuals to conform to a dominant group, but rather about fostering environments where diverse identities can coexist and thrive. This perspective aligns with research that underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing the multifaceted identities of students to promote their academic and social well-being (Civitillo et al., 2021; Preusche & Göbel, 2021; Verhoeven et al., 2018).
To watch the 5MM episode and access supplemental resources connected to this episode including the episode script, supporting articles, and discussion questions, head to the Five Moore Minutes website:
https://fivemooreminutes.com/inclusion-is-not-assimilation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawInLf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRlLEW8DMvUFgZL0JPdvLYZ4az0DkIpo_UV2PUQ_G6F9OULl_2VoysUrNA_aem_aMxAr_jsU0KK6eDBESLoVg
To access Dr. Shelley Moore's recommended resources bookshelf, check out her Five Moore Minutes affiliate store:
https://www.amazon.ca/shop/tweetsomemoore
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People are not Supports: Understanding the difference between people, supports, and strategies
What is Support?
In many educational conversations, the term "support" has evolved into a multifaceted concept that is often misused and misunderstood. This is particularly evident in discussions surrounding the role of Educational Assistants (EAs) or paraprofessionals. While many educators, families, and students advocate for increased support through the hiring of EAs, it is essential to clarify that EAs themselves are not the support; rather, they can be supportive agents within the educational framework (Bennett et al., 2021; Gibson et al., 2015). This distinction is crucial for understanding how to effectively address the needs of students in inclusive education settings.
To unpack this notion, January 2025's Five Moore Minutes episode targets four key terms: needs, supports, strategies, and resources. In this podcast episode, Shelley has a deeper conversation about the 5MM video with Dr. Leyton Schnellert, a member of her Outside Pin team.
To watch the 5MM episode and access supplemental resources connected to this episode including the episode script, supporting articles and discussion questions, head to the Five Moore Minutes website:
https://fivemooreminutes.com/people-are-not-supports/
To access Dr. Shelley Moore's recommended resources bookshelf, check out her Five Moore Minutes affiliate store:
https://www.amazon.ca/shop/tweetsomemoore
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The Infrastructure of Inclusion: Participation with Peers
In this third P of "The Five 'P's' of Inclusion" Series, this podcast looks at the critical role of PEERS to our understanding of inclusion. Connected to the video "Cheers for Peers," https://youtu.be/0uZRZXTrAhA
This podcast episode interviews teacher and admin leaders who are making efforts to shift their schools to more inclusive settings for all students.
To see the first two videos in the "The Five 'P's' of Inclusion" Series, check out these links:
Presuming Competence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mq8sQTEhG8&t=11s
Place: https://youtu.be/VZeWXeadqmw
You can also find more content related to the big ideas in this video by tuning into the Five Moore Minutes Podcast, available on iTunes and all major podcasting platforms!
About The Five Moore Minutes Podcast with Dr. Shelley Moore
An update of The 5MM Podcast and expansion that includes Dr. Shelley Moore’s expanding Team.
The Proud to Be an Outside Pin Podcast will highlight the voices of people on the edges and working to make classrooms, schools and communities more inclusive.
What is an Outside Pin?
In the game of bowling, the outside pins are the two pins in the outer corners of the formation. To us, being an outside pin
means you bring a distinctive perspective and set of experiences that exist on the periphery of established norms. Your unconventional point of view can disrupt thinking in productive ways, inspiring folks to consider new possibilities. It’s about having the courage to stand out, while also maintaining a strong collaborative spirit
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