Inclusion is the practice of integrating children with disabilities into general education classrooms. Also to be placed in the classroom are students with behavioral problems. The setting for inclusion is a one in which children are: learning together through integration, not labeled or stereo-typed as disability students, and share the same curriculum as their classroom counterparts (Brice, A. & Miller, J.R., 2000). The concept of inclusion was started only a few decades ago, but is now making its way into classrooms within the United States at a fairly rapid pace. The question is, " Does is benefit both general education students and students with disabilities?" The answer to that is varied and dependent upon many factors. These factors include how teachers are trained, what approach different teachers may take, and the curriculum used. The way of determining whether or not inclusion is beneficial to all students involved in the classroom can be measured in a variety of ways. Some of these analysis options are: standardized testing, authentic performance-based assessment, portfolio assessment, curriculum-based measurements, observations, student-centered assessment strategies, and document analysis ( Salend, J.S., 2000). Standardized testing is a way of testing maturation in specific content areas. Authentic Performance-Based Assessment is a more project-based way of measuring growth. Portfolio Assessment is based primarily on curriculum and gives an opportunity to view each child's own work and investigate growth. To view students" behavior in response to inclusive education the practice of observation is helpful. Another option of insight into the students" growth in an inclusive classroom can be found in Student-Centered Assessment Strategies, which involve use of journals and think-clouds. ( Salend, J.S., 2000) In the next few paragraph we discuss the pros and cons of inclusive education.
The concept of inclusion in our classrooms today is one that has been widely debated. ... Does inclusion benefit both disabled and non-disabled students? ... Will the trend of inclusion continue in our country? ... Does Inclusion Benefit Both Disabled and Non-disabled Students? ... (www.edweek.org) In conclusion, inclusion is about change. ...
Inclusion in Special Education Inclusion benefits not only those students with disabilities, but also their non-disabled peers. ... This wave has been a clear moral victory for all believers of inclusion. ... Some commonly accepted myths that opponents believe about inclusion are that inclusion dictates that all handicapped students must be in the regular class for the entire day. ... Since Inclusion first came about, numerous people have been helping make inclusion work (Wang 9). ... Second, real Inclusion involves a total change of the school's program. ...
The terms mainstreaming and inclusion are often used interchangeably in education today. This inconsistency in usage has led to some confusion about what educators mean when they talk about inclusion or full inclusion. ... Although in some inclusion models students are mainstreamed only part of the day, students in full inclusion programs remain in the general classroom for the entire day. Why is inclusion important? ... Inclusion is important to people at school. ...
One particular issue being full inclusion. Full inclusion is an ongoing issue within education. ... Teacher's must ask themselves the pros and cons of full inclusion in the classroom. As a future teacher examined the pros and cons of full inclusion and my position on full inclusion of all disabled children. ... If inclusion is done at an early age, "normal" students develop empathy at an early age. ...
One particular issue being full inclusion. Full inclusion is an ongoing issue within education. ... Teacher's must ask themselves the pros and cons of full inclusion in the classroom. As a future teacher examined the pros and cons of full inclusion and my position on full inclusion of all disabled children. ... If inclusion is done at an early age, "normal" students develop empathy at an early age. ...
Full Inclusion: Are the Schools Ready? ... She had sat down and thereby stood up for inclusion. Another cry for inclusion is being heard today. ... For parents, generally positive attitudes about inclusion appeared to be the norm, although anxiety about the actual mechanics was also seen (Full Inclusion). ... As a result, it was possible to find diverse opinion about inclusion among parents. ...
Inclusion in the classroom allows disabled students to learn at the same rate as their non-disabled peers. Without inclusion, students are segregated and are left out. One of the largest controversies schools face today is the inclusion of students with special needs into general education classes. ... Inclusion in a school ensures there are no students that feel left out; special needs students feel accepted and part of the class. ... Inclusion in the classroom prevents this by giving them a near normal learning experience like their non-disabled peers. ...
Inclusion in Education Introduction The world is made up of many different kinds of people. There are people with different skin colors, different religions, different hairstyles, and different learning abilities. Yet, despite all their differences, people somehow manage to work together succes...
