Inclusion in our schools Inclusion, in the world of education, is an approach or teaching strategy that focuses on including students with disabilities. The goal of inclusion is to educate students who may struggle with a variety of disabilities. The views on inclusion differ. Some educators are very receptive to the ideals of inclusion and all that it involved with it. Whereas, some educators believe that it takes away from student learning for the non-disabled student. It is true, not all students
acceptance, but funding eventually came to public schools and the belief that education should be available to all children including students with disabilities. However, students where place into segregation initially but in the 1980’s came inclusion. Introduction In the 1980’s inclusion was introduced into the classroom. It gave general education teachers an educational practice to educate students with disabilities. Inclusion gives special needs students with the ability to develop social skills
integration; which leads into inclusion. Integration is the welcoming of students with disabilities into a pre-existing framework of prevailing norms and standards. (Lenz-Fabian, “The Inclusive School”, slide 2). Inclusion is when schools are designed so students can experience quality learning and recreation together. Accommodations are made to allow equal opportunities to learn (Lenz-Fabian, slide 2). Cheryl’s focus of the presentation was on inclusion, and all the benefits of inclusion in schools. She also
Inclusion Paper The Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America historically refers to African Americans achieving equality in all facets of society. The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, gave way to three federal laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities. These three laws, the Education for all Handicapped Children Act in 1973, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act in 1975 and the Americans
Inclusion is the practice of educating all students together. This means that students with and without disabilities can access the general education curriculum, classrooms and typical school activities together rather than the students with disabilities having to go to a separate setting for specialized instruction and supports. These students will receive specialized instruction and supports they need in the general education setting. The decision if a student with disabilities is going to be
have been integrated into classrooms with populations of general education students. This integration of students with special needs and students in general education is called inclusion. Inclusion is no longer an option for schools to choose or not choose. Federal law now requires the inclusion of all students with special needs if that placement is the least restrictive environment. Public Law 94-142, which states that education will be provided to all handicapped children, was enacted to prevent
In education, the word inclusion means students with and without disabilities are taught in the same classroom setting. Many sources such as speech physical therapy, or assistive technology are provided in the classroom so the student or students are not pulled out of the classroom. (Murawski, n.d.)Some may say it is distracting to the other students or seem unfair that they are getting special attention. However, being in an inclusion class is beneficial to both students with disabilities and to
Introduction: Inclusion classrooms are growing and strengthening the education of children with disabilities in the state of California. Inclusion is a philosophy of bringing together a diverse group of students, including those with special needs, to learn and grow in the same environment. Inclusion aims to cater to all students in a supportive manner, knowing that each child brings forth their different skill sets and learning styles. Students, educators, parents and administrators all working
Special Education Inclusion addresses the controversy of inclusion in education. It argues that inclusions controversy stems from its relation to educational and social values in addition to individual worth. Stout states the important questions that should always be asked when discussing inclusion. She gives us some arguments from advocates on both sides of the issue and everyone in between. She recognizes that inclusion has no simple answers. She merely intends to overview the concepts of
Throughout the last few decades, the system of special education has developed tremendously. It was created to meet the educational needs of disabled children, or children who were considered to have special needs (Kerney 2). The history of special needs education has evolved from little to none, to exclusion, and hopefully through the next few years an all inclusive environment. One of the largest issues special needs students must face is exclusion, which is, the process where certain groups of