Inclusive

Education
WE ARE TRYING TO CONSTRUCT A
MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. WE ARE
GOING TO MAKE A COUNTRY IN
WHICH NO ONE IS LEFT OUT.
-FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

Class question: What is

your definition of
inclusion education?

Inclusion Definition
According

to Education Alberta, the definition

of inclusive education is, specially designed
instruction and support for students with
special education needs in regular classrooms.
It is an attitude and approach that embraces
diversity and learner differences topromotes
equal opportunities for all learners.

Pros vs. Cons

Cons:

Teachers feel like they have inadequate resources, such as

funding and lack of training are available to support inclusion
environment.

Some teachers say that they do not have enough time to prepare
additional educational programs for those who have disabilities.

Student helpers are continually helping an individual and fall

behind on with their regular studies.

Teachers state that it takes away from teaching the remainder of

other students.

Conflict between parents and teacher goals that are designated

with each child.

Pros vs. Cons

Pros:

Promotes a varied instruction adaptable to all curriculums.

Helps celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of each student.

Increases social opportunities for each student to feel welcome and

valued.

Leads to improved social, leadership, and behavioral skills.

Helps promote a shift towards independence in the classroom and

beyond.

Grade levels show signs of improvement for those with disabilities and
without.

Elementary vs. High School

Harder to implement in higher education due to the emphasis on

core material that is required to know in order to pass a certain
grade level (science/math vs art/gym).

Elementary is more flexible for than high school curriculum due

to mandatory subjects.

Those who teach electives are more positive about inclusive

education.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDXx3BKhzO8

Now its your turn!

In small groups, create an activity you can implement in your

practicum classes to better create an inclusive classroom!

Our Conclusion

Inclusion is including children with disabilities into a regular

classroom setting

Using education as a way to increase equality

Students of all levels feel included and welcome in their

classroom

Essentially inclusion is beneficial, but it has to be implemented

appropriately

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