Interactive Activity
The literature contains theories and research that inform resource consultation as an inclusion strategy. However, it is important to hear from current resource consultants about how these theories are executed in the field, as well as struggles that they face. The following video shows three resource consultants describing the role of a resource consultant based on their experience.
Resource Consultant Introductions
Instructor information: Play the first video where the resource consultants introduce
themselves.
Role of a Resource Consultant
Instructor information: Play the second video in which the resource consultants were
asked to describe the role of a resource consultant in early childhood education and care, schools,
and/or in early intervention.
Role of a Resource Consultant Discussion Questions
Instructor information: Students can be in small groups of 3-4 students to reflect on
the discussion questions.
- In your placements or work experience have you worked with resource consultants? Was their role similar or different to what was described in the video?
- Based on the video, what do you think is the advantage of the resource consultant model?
- What are some differences that were noted between the role of a resource consultant in an early years setting and in a school?
- What program or staff characteristics support the consultation model to work effectively?
The 8 Stages of Resource Consultation
What can you tell us about implementing the 8 stages of resource consultation in your work?
Instructor information: Play the third video in which the resource consultants describe
the 8 stages of consultation and their experiences of implementing these stages in their work. Students
can be in small groups of 3-4 students to reflect on the discussion questions.
The 8 Stages of Resource Consultation Discussion Questions
- Have you seen the 8 stages of consultation in your placements or work experience?
- Going through the consultation model, think about how early childhood settings, elementary school settings, and secondary school settings can take up the components of the model.
- Is it possible for families to be part of the model?
- Is the triadic relationship evident in the consultation model?
- What are some of the barriers to the consultation model?