PEER TO PEER: EVERYONE'S A PLAYER, EVERYONE'S A LEADER
Special Olympics believes in the power of sport and in the power of young people to build a more inclusive world. In a high-quality Inclusive, Physical Education classroom students recognize their abilities to create inclusive communities as they learn to value difference and appreciate each individual's unique gifts and talents.
Peer to peer teaching is a fundamental strategy for implementing successful Inclusive Physical Education programs, but it is important that it should be implemented in a truly inclusive manner and grounded in equality.
An inclusive peer to peer teaching model provides opportunities for students of all abilities to participate as leaders in some way, reinforcing and confirming the potential of every student to lead and contribute meaningfully.