In my grad class we have to interview a someone on inclusion. If anyone could answer these questions as honest as possible, I would truly appreciate it. do elaborate on the quetions. I know it may be a lot of questions but please help me out!
Do your have experience in inclusion classrooms?
What is your philosophy of inclusion?
What are the critical dimensions of an inclusive classroom?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of inclusion?
Do you think tat children with any kind of disability can be included in the general education classroom?
What tips would you give teachers to enhance the inclusion of students with special needs in the general education classroom?
What are some reasons that make inclusion unsuccessful?
Is inclusion emphasized because it has a values-orientation?
What is the future of special education?
Re: inclusion questions
I’VE WORKED 4 YEARS IN AN INCLUSION CLASSROOM.
IT IS CRITICAL TO HVE FULL-TIME AIDES WITHIN THE CLASSROOM TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN ALONG WITH A SUPPORTIVE SPECIAL EDUCATON TEACHER TO CO-TEACH IN YOUR ROOM. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE INCLUSIVE STUDENTS TO ALSO HAVE A SUPPORT PERIOD TO ASSIST THESE CHILDREN’S IN ORGANIZING THEIR WORK AND REVIEWING THE DAY’S WORK.
ADVANTAGES-AIDES IN THE CLASSROOM TO ASSIST STUDENTS ND KEEP THEM ON TRACK
DISADVANTAGES-BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT SOME OF THSE STUDENTS RECEIVE THEY ARE NOT ABLE O PATICIPATE IN ENCORE CLASSES AS WELL AS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND CHORUS
I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN CAN SURVIVE IN AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM. RECENTLY I HAD AN AUTISTIC SYUDENT IN MY CLSSROOM. ALTHOUGH HE HAD THE INTELLIGECE TO SURVIVE, HE LACKED SOCIAL SKILLS TERRIBLY AD OFTEN CAUSED DISTURBANCES BECASE OF IT. THE OTHER CHILDREN WOULD NOT ACCEPT HIM BECAUSE OF HIS BIZARRE BEHAVIOR. HEALSO NEEED EXTENDED TIM TO PROCESS INFORMATION AND WOULD BECOME FRUSTRATE WHEN ASKED TO KEEP UP WITH THE PACE OF THE ROOM.
YOU MUST HAVE A GRAT DEAL OF PATIENCE HEN DEALING WITH THESE STUDENTS AND COME INTO THE INCLUSION CLASSROOM WITH A OEN MIND. ALWAYS REMEMBERTHAT NOTEVERYONE IS AN A STUDENT AND ACCEPT AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO WORK TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIALS.
UNSUCCESSFUL-WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO HAVE FULL-TME AIES THA AR GREAT AT WHAT THEY’RE DOING THE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL. YU ALSO NEED THE SUPPORT OF HE PRENTS AT HOME AS WELL AS TEACHERS WHO BELIEVE IN THE PROGRAM.
1. yes
2. I believe that, if the school, parents, and teachers directly involved have a common focus, a love for diversity, and a willingness to change, inclusion works for just about every child.
3. See #2
3. One of the greatest advantages I see is that all the kids, not only the ones with disabilities, have the expertise of two teachers insteadof one. The regular ed. teachers bring expertise in the content area, while the ex.ed. teacher has a variety of methodologies and delivery methods. Most kids like it for two reasons: one is that they’re not singled out, and the other is that they have two teachers, one is always floating around the room to give extra help.
Disadvantages? Most schools are not adequately staffed to place an exed teacher in all inclusion rooms every period needed. One woman I know has a case loadof over 100, in grades k-12. Imagine how little time she has in each of her rooms!
5. No. I don’t think that every child benefits from the regular curriculum, for one thing. Particularly kids with very severe retardation who would better benefit from adult living and vocational training. Also, I think this might not be the appropriate setting for children with emotional disturbances. I mean true emotional disturbances, not behavior disorders. Then again, there’sa lot to be said for ‘partial participation.’ All students would gain socially from inclusion.
6. Care
7. If the principal is not invested, if the coteachers are unwilling to let go of a little ‘control,’ and if adequate staff is not available.
8. Possibly. But there is too much research to argue the effectiveness.
9. Education is going to become EDUCATION, where all students have high expectations and modifications. We’re ging to quit thinking about ‘my kids’ and ‘your kids’ and start focusing on ‘our kids.’