Classroom Inclusion

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that inclusion is educating all children with disabilities in regular classrooms, regardless of the nature of their disabling condition, by providing necessary services within the regular schools and by having students with disabilities follow the same schedules as their peers. The paper then presents arguments for and against such inclusion. The paper suggests that the research upholds the position that the general classroom is the right place to support students with disabilities even when their behaviour presents significant challenges. Both the students with disabilities and their school-age peers benefit from full inclusion. A comparison table of the pro and con arguments on inclusion is included with the paper.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Inclusion?
Legislation
The Debate
Research
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Emily Eaton was a severely disabled student who was enrolled in the neighbourhood school. She received support, but was a part of a regular classroom. After three years of struggling to meet her needs in a regular class, the school board felt that Emily would be better served in a special segregated class. Her parents appealed to the special education appeal board, however they upheld decision to place her in a segregated program. The Eatons then appealed to the Ontario Divisional Court, which dismissed the application."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Giangreco, M. (2007). Extending Inclusive Opportunities. Educational Leadership, 64(5), 34-37
• Katz, J. & Mirenda, P. (2002). Including Students with Developmental Disabilities in General Education Classrooms: Educational Benefits. International Journal of Special Education, 17(2), 14-24.
• Katz, J. & Mirenda, P. (2002). Including students with Developmental Disabilities in General Classrooms: Social Benefits. International Journal of Special Education, 17(2), 25-35.
• Schwarz, P. (2007). Special Education: A Service, Not a Sentence. Educational Leadership, 64(5), 39-42
• Weber, K & Bennett, S. (2004). Special Education in Ontario Schools, 5th Edition. Palgrave: Highland Press.

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