The use of school radio as a tool for educational inclusion The Inclusound Project

Abstract

School radio has established itself as an innovative educational resource capable of stimulating learning and encouraging student participation. Beyond its informative function, radio in schools allows students to develop communication skills, stimulate creativity and promote collaboration. Its flexible and accessible nature facilitates the integration of different areas of the curriculum, making it a particularly useful tool for addressing diversity and promoting educational inclusion, as it offers all students the opportunity to express themselves, participate and learn cooperatively. It is in this context that the ‘IncluSound’ project has emerged, using school radio as a tool to promote inclusion in primary education. The initiative focuses on creating a motivating and participatory space where students can develop communication skills, work in teams and explore the values of cooperation and integration. In addition, the proposal seeks to influence various areas of the curriculum from a multidisciplinary perspective, combining academic content with activities that promote attention to diversity and equitable participation. The project is organised through three quarterly radio programmes in which all students, including those with Specific Educational Needs (ACNEAE), actively participate. In this way, the potential of ACNEAE students is enhanced, while at the same time encouraging the rest of the student body to experience an integrative and inclusive environment. ‘IncluSound’ thus demonstrates how school radio can become an enriching educational resource, capable of motivating students, strengthening their skills and building a more inclusive and collaborative educational environment