Teachers need to be skilled in two main areas when managing inclusive classrooms:

1. Curriculum differentiation

2. Classroom methodology to accommodate diversity

South African Practical Guidelines 

Several guidelines and training courses have been developed to equip South African teachers with these skills. Some of these are:

1. Guidelines for Responding to Diversity in the Classroom (2011)

2. Guidelines for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (2010)

3. Guidelines for Inclusive Learning Programmes (2005)

4. Observations from South African Classrooms: Some Inclusive Strategies (2003)

South African Websites

Inclusion South Africa is a useful website providing information for teachers on how to manage inclusion in the classroom

International Guidelines 

There are also several international guidelines to assist teachers in practical ways to provide reasonable accommodation for learners who experience barriers to learning:

1. McConkey, R (ed.) (2001) Understanding and Responding to Children’s Needs in Inclusive Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers. UNESCO

2. Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Environments. Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok. 2004, 7 booklets (revised September 2005) ISBN 92-9223-032-8 http://www2.unescobkk.org/elib/publications/032revised/index.htm