2.+Inclusive+Classrooms

=__ INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS: __= = "An educational philosophy structuring schools so that all students are educated together in general education classrooms." =

Inclusive classrooms are very important to Special Education. Students with disabilities have the right to be part of the general education classroom. There seem to be many pro's for students with disabilities being in the classroom, and there also seem to be some cons. Students need to feel wanted within their classrooms and interact as much as possible with their peers. Becasue of the two different views of this major current issue with regards to special education, it is important to explore all aspects of inclusive classrooms.



=**With that said, not all classrooms will be "inclusive" and finding ways to include all types of students with different learning needs is what all schools should aim to have. The reason inclusion is so important is because there are multiple studies that have shown students with mild disabilities benefit more from inclusion. They also have shown better outcomes, including improved standardized test scores, mathematics and reading performances. Overall, they have show growth when they are included in the classroom. If there is ample evidence supporting inclusion, the next question is why aren't all schools forced to have such programs? Many factors are in effect when it comes to why inclusion is not possible, or why schools may disagree. A lot of times General education teachers are not fully prepared to deal with such challenges alone in their classrooms. Because of this, they must understand that collaboration among all adults is very important.**= = = =Several studies have special needs, and how they are educated can become a problem, depending on how your school or school district views the idea of inclusion.The below video explains what is means to have the responsibility of being a teacher and how educating that child depends on the teacher.= =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5WCX-998vs=

= Videos: =

**Watch the following video about inclusion. This video takes place in MA. This school provides a full inclusion program for all students**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnj7ZURXj20

The following article explains how inclusion works at White Elementary School. As you can see, every school is going to be different in its own way
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/demo/wichitawhite/how/index.html

= = =Below is an article where you can read more about teachers attitudes towards inclusive classrooms.= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4052/is_200304/ai_n9201600/

= Websites: = =There are several websites that provide strategies towards creating an inclusive classroom. I have includes some of them, but there are so many!!= http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/teaching/front_teaching.html (This website is outstanding and if you are looking for more information regarding inclusive classrooms you should check out the endless links that this website can provide for it's usres.) http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/inclusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7LvfPguv9w http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/inclusion-disabled-children-primary-school-playgrounds