Describe the various steps and measures you take to create inclusive/conducive learning environment in the school for your students (SC/ST, girls and special needs children).

Create classroom norms: At the beginning of a course, create a list of rules for classroom behaviour. You can do this along with your students. A good way to begin is by first stating a few rules that you believe are important and that lay the foundation for an inclusive learning environment. For instance, basic rules such as "treat others with respect" and "listen to others and avoid pointing blame" will set a tone for how you and the students are expected to behave.

Address issues of diversity directly: As an instructor, you are in the position to model inclusion in the classroom. You can do this in a few ways. You can address issues

of diversity when they come up in class discussion. For instance, if a student makes a comment that is ignorant or hurtful, use this as a time to discuss with the entire class how this comment might hurt others. You can also use course content to help students look at issues of diversity.

Use a variety of teaching methods and model inclusiveness in your teaching style: Utilizing diverse teaching methods will make the course inclusive for a variety of abilities and learning styles. Rather than just teaching through lectures, use methods such as collaborative and group activities; hands-on activities; Internet and technology based learning; fieldwork or field trips and guest speakers. Provide written materials to supplement lectures as well.

Hence the above steps can be considered important for inclusive/ conductive learning environment in the class rooms.