Teachers Talk Radio Inclusion in Leadership: The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson
Sep 5, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Afsan Redwan, a partially sighted educational leader, shares her inspiring journey overcoming challenges in leadership. She highlights the essential role of supportive workplaces and the need for inclusivity in education. Afsan reflects on her transformation from a science teacher to a learning coach, advocating for equality and diversity. She dives into the complexities of navigating recruitment processes and emphasizes the importance of personalized professional development for educators, all while promoting resilience and empowerment for disabled professionals.
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Early Educational Support
- Afsan Redwan, partially sighted since birth, found education crucial for overcoming challenges.
- Early touch-typing skills, learned in primary school, remain essential for his professional life.
Touch-typing's Unexpected Benefits
- Touch-typing, initially seen as a chore, became a valuable asset in Redwan's teaching career.
- It even helped him engage students by typing while looking at them.
Secondary School Support
- In secondary school, dedicated SEN provision and VI support were crucial.
- These resources helped Redwan develop resilience and overcome access barriers in the classroom.