Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Inclusion
Inclusion is a pretty new term used in education. It means that ALL students should be included in the regular education classroom as much as possible. There are special education classrooms to help disabled students understand material and do better in their studies. However, the government expects all regular education teachers to try to include these students in their everyday classroom. This could be difficult because teachers have to make arrangements and changes to their day to make sure every kid in the classroom can learn exactly the same material and be tested on it. I don't understand why there has to be inclusion in the classroom. I think it makes the regular education teachers job a heck of a lot harder and more tedious. I also think that if there are special education classrooms, why can't they be used? I think that way the special education students will get more individual time with a special education teacher and they will be able to have a better understanding of material they need to learn.
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I personally feel that inclusion is a good idea. First, because it allows students with disabilities to be involved with normal students which will give them more of a chance to interact and learn more about social interaction. Secondly I think it is important for teachers to know how to work with all types of students, we agree to teach all students and treat them fairly so I dont think it is appropriate for us to sit here and pick and choose what students we want in our classroom; it is our job to make sure that any student that walks through our door gets a proper education. Finally students with disabilities would never be placed in a regular classroom if it was appropriate for them; they are only going to be placed in a classroom where they are capable of benefitting.
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