Essays aren't for everybody, and some students and teachers would like to see more flexible and creative approaches to learning to support those who are neurodivergent.
Former students Bella and Austin are calling for more flexible learning, and say a revised approach would have helped them when they were at school.
Bella attended a public school in South Australia well known for its inclusion of neurodivergent students. Classmate Austin Boath, who also has autism, said an "individualised education" was better than a "standardised" approach. "Unfortunately, what we do in the main in supporting our neurodivergent students is we focus on their weaknesses," he said.His paper recommends a more flexible approach to learning, in which students could pick their topics and the assessment format.
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