Teaching Kids to Think: Inclusive Education for All with Barbara Ann Mojica - Episode 66

Inclusion and Disability Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with historian, educator, and children's author Barbara Ann Mojica. Barbara shares her journey from history academia to special education, driven by her passion to reach every learner. They discuss her transition into writing children's books that foster critical thinking and make history engaging and accessible. The conversation dives deep into the importance of individualized education, the gaps in public school curriculums, and the need for parental advocacy. Barbara highlights how inclusive education empowers all children to thrive while encouraging families to play an active role in their child's learning journey.

Key Takeaways:

Individualized Education — Every child learns differently; education systems must adapt to diverse needs rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach.

Critical Thinking Skills — Teaching kids to analyze, question, and think independently is essential for navigating today’s information-heavy world.

Parental Advocacy — Parents play a crucial role in ensuring their child’s educational needs are met and should actively explore alternatives if needed.

Inclusive History — History education should spotlight underrepresented voices and make connections to current events, fostering empathy and awareness.

Early Intervention Matters — Recognizing and addressing learning differences early can lead to significant improvements and long-term success.

Barbara’s definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is providing a child with the tools to learn in the best way for that individual child while at the same time being respectful, empathetic, and socially involved with other children.

Barbara’s Bio:

Author, educator, and parent, Barbara Ann Mojica provides tools to inspire, entertain and educate youth. History is the key to solving today’s problems. Tired of being bombarded by social media noise? Accept the challenge. Be a truth-teller.

Barbara Ann Mojica, M.A. S.A.S., S.D.A is a historian and retired educator. Her education career spans more than forty years serving as a teacher, special educator, principal, and school district administrator.

Using the whimsical Little Miss History character to narrate her book series, she makes learning history a fun-filled adventure. Barbara firmly believes, "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about."

Connect with Barbara:

Website: https://www.littlemisshistory.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Littlemisshistorycom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamauthor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamauthor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bamauthor

Buy Her Books: https://amzn.to/41nE73y

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