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This essay will critically analyze the issue of the "inclusive classroom" through a review of the critical literature on disability and inclusion, from a range of perspectives. It will be shown that while there has been a general movement towards the full inclusion of all students with disabilities in Western countries such as Canada, studies have found that the actual level of inclusion and inclusive practices does not meet the ideal, and that there is even a debate whether inclusion best serves the interests of all students. The thesis will be argued that, while inclusion may not be the ideal solution in all cases, compelling evidence suggests that a full inclusion model best serves the interests of not only the learners but of society as well.

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Track 2 Research Paper The Educational Inclusion of Children with Disabilities: A Critical Research Analysis Abstract This essay will critically analyze the issue of the "inclusive classroom" through a review of the critical literature on disability and inclusion, from a range of perspectives. It will be shown that while there has been a general movement towards the full inclusion of all students with disabilities in Western countries such as Canada, studies have found that

Tags:teaching, children, inclusion

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This paper examines the inclusion practice, which is designed to support students with special needs in the regular-education schools, instead of housing such students in special-education classrooms. The paper explains that this applies whether the school is public, private, or another type of care facility dealing with education. The paper points out that there are many that believe inclusion is good for everyone involved, as students who have disabilities learn new and multiple ways of communication. Nonetheless, there are those that object to the practice because of their fears that special needs children in a "regular-education" classroom will be too distracting. The paper then explains that although there is still debate on the issue, inclusion has the potential to improve the educational system for all students, not just those with disabilities. The writer believes that curriculum changes are inevitable, and teaching methods much change as well, for inclusion to be implemented as a successful program. The writer concludes that proponents of inclusion argue that students with disabilities are not fully assimilated into mainstream student life, and their inclusion will increase their self-esteem and may increase their ability to interact with others including their peers.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Data Collection
Analysis
Discussion
Summary

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"Unfortunately, it appears that there is limited data available on the success or failure of inclusion in the classroom. The data that does exist, however, appears to be on the positive side of the issue and supports the proponents of an inclusive classroom. The data indicates that child specific and peer-mediated interventions lead to the greatest increase in social interaction with peers. However, in both the short and long term, the most impact on children in the study was social integration intervention, which increased their social acceptance. Additionally, toys and other such instruments used to increase communicative activities taught peers and children with disabilities how to initiate and maintain contact and how to sustain communication."

Tags:teacher, student, social, inclusion, development

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In this article, the writer critically examines the history and competing arguments regarding the issue of inclusion and inclusive practices in education. Particular reference is made to the writer's philosophical opinion on the issue. As is argued, while inclusion may not be the ideal solution in all cases, compelling evidence suggests that a full inclusion model best serves the interests of not only the learners but of society as well. The writer discusses that given that within an idealist philosophical perspective the needs of society must be taken into account as well as the needs of the individual student, it will be argued that the combined interests of both society and the individual student with disability supports the view that full inclusion is the optimal model in such situations.

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"The issue of inclusion and inclusive practices in education with respect to learners with disabilities is one of the most controversial debates in the field of education. While there has been a general movement towards the full inclusion of all students with disabilities in Western countries such as Canada, studies have found that the actual level of inclusion and inclusive practices does not meet the ideal. Indeed, there is even debate whether inclusion best serves the interests of all students in this group, especially those with emotional and behavior disorders."

Tags:education, inclusion, philosophy

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This paper takes a broad approach to school inclusion with the goal of showing how an inclusion program, when implemented and understood correctly, can work to benefit all students involved, both special and regular education. This paper is aimed at a New York City middle school where the student population is comprised of both general and special education students, including profoundly retarded and autistic students. The author states that the issue of classroom inclusion of students with disabilities is an ongoing pedagogical question and one that remains a controversial subject and attempts to present the points of view of those for and those against.

Outline:
Background
Introduction
The Role of Collaboration
A Broad Definition of Inclusion
Coordinating the Collaboration: The IEP.

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"Collaboration is an essential role in the day-to-day routine of the special educator. In order to provide a well-rounded education to students with disabilities, the special educator must collaborate with various individuals both inside and outside the school environment. For example, the special educator must collaborate with the student with disabilities family and parents. Further, the special educator must collaborate with such colleagues as physical education, music, art and other co-curricular activities. More so, if inclusion is used in any manner, the special education teacher must collaborate with the regular classroom teachers in order to find areas within the regular curriculum where the student with disabilities can participate. (Willis, 2007)"

Tags:special education, disabilities inclusion school classroom pedagogical teaching teachers students

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This paper addresses the controversial educational procedure of inclusion, where students with special needs are "included" into the school system in classes whose students do not have special educational needs. This paper investigates the research that indicates that the inclusion process does not have any negative effects for either the special needs students or the class as a whole, and does not place additional burdens on the teacher. This paper includes an introduction, a definition of inclusion and research conducted in the field. The paper shows that inclusion programs are designed to promote acceptance of special needs students in public education.

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"This criticism, while perhaps well- intentioned, is not justified by the scholastic journals. Indeed, the majority of critical sources suggest that the opposition is misinformed, and that studies find that students with special needs do not have a negative impact on their classrooms. This particular theme, where students who can be considered "tradition" students as they do not have special needs, is often not the primary focus of research targeting inclusion policies but is often noted in the articles relating to the subject."

Tags:disabilities, disability, education, equality, inclusion

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This paper examines the educational debate surrounding inclusion in the classroom. Arguments on both sides of this controversial issue are presented. The paper further discusses attitudes of teachers, factors and barriers leading to successful inclusion. The paper concludes by exploring how to promote a positive inclusion attitude and outcome.

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"This research paper presents the topic of inclusion. The law mandates that all children receive an adequate education yet studies show that the debate about inclusion persists. Pro-inclusionists argue that special education is unequal, more expensive and detrimental to all children. Non-inclusionists argue that disabled students need extra attention which may disrupt regular classrooms. In addition, it is argued that inclusion has resulted in increased segregation of minority students. The argument that the disabled student receives more social adjustment in the regular classroom sways some toward inclusion."

Tags:inclusion, education, students, special education, children, disabled

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This paper describes several approaches to implementing inclusion policies for special needs students. Inclusion is defined as keeping special education students in the "least restrictive environment," which often means within the regular classroom. Five models of inclusion are examined. These include one regular teacher and one support teacher; station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching, and team teaching.

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"In some inclusive classrooms, one classroom teacher has expertise on the topic being taught while one has expertise regarding academic skill strategies that can be used to help struggling students master the work (Daack, 1999). This approach is sometimes called "teach/support." The curriculum-based teacher does the planning and grading while the special education teacher focuses on helping individual students master core concepts or survival skills (UM, 2006). In this approach, the two teachers collaborate, but each teacher has a different approach to instruction and brings different strengths to the collaborative teaching setting."

Tags:inclusion, special, education, least, restrictive, environment

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This paper provides a definition of inclusion and then describes the concerns of educators concerning the practice of inclusion. The paper also analyzes the positive and negative aspects of inclusion.

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"The following research paper presents the topic of inclusion. Inclusion is presented within the context of current practices found. The concerns of educators and others as they relate to the positive and negative aspects of inclusion are discussed. Following this discussion, a summary and conclusions are presented. Confusion regarding the definition of inclusion continues, with the terms inclusion and mainstreaming being used interchangeably. Neary and Halvorsen presented inclusion as the practice of including children with disabilities as members of a school site with..."

Tags:Inclusion:, current, practices, and, concerns

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This paper discusses the inclusion of special education students in the regular classrom that includes teacher attitudes and training, student characteristics and factors needed for successful inclusion.

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"This literature review concerns the topic of inclusion of special education students in the regular education classroom. The following areas relevant to this topic are included; teacher attitudes toward inclusion, teacher training, student characteristics, factors needed for successful inclusion and summary and conclusion. The topic of inclusion is a concern since teachers are faced with teaching special needs students in regular classrooms and may or may not be prepared for this challenge. (Van Reusen Shoho Barker) Teacher attitudes toward inclusion are an important consideration in..."

Tags:inclusion, special education, students, classroom, teacher

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This paper reviews several articles about successful inclusion for disabled students, all retrieved from the ERIC educational database. The concepts of equal education for all students is the focus of these articles. Additionally, they discuss attitudes, services and physical accommodations, school support, collaboration and instructional methods to be used in inclusive educational environments.

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"Keys to successful inclusion presented by the Counsel for Exceptional Children was retrieved from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education. (ERIC EC) This is an educational database that provides peer reviewed articles and articles by professionals. This article presented specific information related to successful inclusion. To support the need for adequate inclusion methods IDEA was referenced pointing the fact that all students are entitled to an equal education and needs of disabled students must be met in regular classrooms to the maximum..."

Tags:teaching, ERIC, Exceptional children, student, inclusion