Broadstreaming
"Broadstreaming" is an innovative inclusion strategy championed by the Association for Promotion of Creative Learning (APCL).
Rather than mainstreaming students with diverse needs into standard classrooms with minimal adaptation, broadstreaming advocates for a reimagined educational ecosystem that's flexible, creative, and inherently inclusive—leveraging the principles of creative learning to support every child’s potential.
What is Broadstreaming?
Inclusive from the ground up
Broadstreaming encourages designing education systems that naturally accommodate diversity, rather than retrofitting inclusion through special programs.Creativity-driven pedagogy
Drawing from APCL’s 'Creative Learning' approach, this method engages students through hands-on activities—like folk art, games, and experiential learning—to foster development for all children, including those with learning differences.Empowerment over mere placement
Rather than placing students in mainstream settings, broadstreaming ensures they receive the tools and support needed to thrive—from teacher training to curriculum adaptations—focusing on belonging and agency.Grassroots and policy integration
APCL combines fieldwork, advocacy, and teacher training to implement broadstreaming both at classroom and community levels, influencing policy toward meaningful, creative inclusion.
Why It Matters
| Challenge | How Broadstreaming Addresses It |
|---|---|
| Standardization that overlooks diversity | Builds learning environments that are multi-ability friendly by default |
| Patches instead of structural change | Fosters a culture of inclusion and creativity within education systems |
| Lack of teacher preparation | Offers training in creative pedagogy, proving vital for diverse classrooms |
Broadstreaming reframes inclusion not as a later adjustment, but as an integral, creative process of designing education for all. It aligns with Creativism’s values of empathy, cooperation, equality, and respect for every learner’s dignity—transforming classrooms into vibrant, adaptable, and joyful learning spaces.