Full Inclusion Classroom
The Inclusion Classroom
Peggy Siegel
EDU 304 Introduction to Education
Instructor Zlatanov
March 12, 2012
The Inclusion Classroom
The word inclusion has been given many different definitions. There is full inclusion and partial inclusion, full inclusion is where all students are in a regular fulltime classroom, regardless of their disability or the severity of their condition. Partial inclusion is defined as the situation in which disabled students are removed from regular classrooms and participate in a classroom for special education services. However, it is important to note that inclusion is more than a classroom setting. It is a state of mind to those that are willing and become involved enough to make it successful. It is the …show more content…
Ultimately, "the primary responsibility for the education of students with disabilities in an inclusive environment rests with the regular classroom teacher rather than the special education teacher" (Thompkins, 1995). This responsibility can create many concerns, not only with the teachers but with the students and parents as well. Many teachers feel unsure of their abilities and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of children with disabilities. In addition, many teachers do not know how to organize a classroom which insures that all students’ educational needs are being met.
Parents and teachers were concerned about the social aspect of the inclusion classroom as well. Many were afraid that some children would make inappropriate comments or would be unable to make friends. However one of the major concerns of the students was to be academically accepted by their peers. They wanted to be accepted and not be treated as special …show more content…
In addition there is frustration because some teachers feel that some students are not making enough progress or that students that are having difficulties are not getting the necessary help in the classroom as well as students missing necessary lessons because many teachers are teaching to the test. As our text states, “Many educators believe that stripping away context denies the authenticity of the assessment— that is, it takes away any possible connection to the students’ lived experience”(Koch, 2011).
Solutions to these problems and concerns may not be difficult to achieve. Workshops to train teachers can be brought about with proper funding. The desire to be successful along with a positive attitude can work wonders in the classroom. This along with the knowledge that exposing students to all kinds of situations better prepares them for the
Peggy Siegel
EDU 304 Introduction to Education
Instructor Zlatanov
March 12, 2012
The Inclusion Classroom
The word inclusion has been given many different definitions. There is full inclusion and partial inclusion, full inclusion is where all students are in a regular fulltime classroom, regardless of their disability or the severity of their condition. Partial inclusion is defined as the situation in which disabled students are removed from regular classrooms and participate in a classroom for special education services. However, it is important to note that inclusion is more than a classroom setting. It is a state of mind to those that are willing and become involved enough to make it successful. It is the …show more content…
Ultimately, "the primary responsibility for the education of students with disabilities in an inclusive environment rests with the regular classroom teacher rather than the special education teacher" (Thompkins, 1995). This responsibility can create many concerns, not only with the teachers but with the students and parents as well. Many teachers feel unsure of their abilities and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of children with disabilities. In addition, many teachers do not know how to organize a classroom which insures that all students’ educational needs are being met.
Parents and teachers were concerned about the social aspect of the inclusion classroom as well. Many were afraid that some children would make inappropriate comments or would be unable to make friends. However one of the major concerns of the students was to be academically accepted by their peers. They wanted to be accepted and not be treated as special …show more content…
In addition there is frustration because some teachers feel that some students are not making enough progress or that students that are having difficulties are not getting the necessary help in the classroom as well as students missing necessary lessons because many teachers are teaching to the test. As our text states, “Many educators believe that stripping away context denies the authenticity of the assessment— that is, it takes away any possible connection to the students’ lived experience”(Koch, 2011).
Solutions to these problems and concerns may not be difficult to achieve. Workshops to train teachers can be brought about with proper funding. The desire to be successful along with a positive attitude can work wonders in the classroom. This along with the knowledge that exposing students to all kinds of situations better prepares them for the