Inclusion In Education

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Term Paper Title	Inclusion In Education
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Inclusion in Education

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Social Issues

[Paper Title]:

Inclusion in Education

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Fewer subjects in education evoke more discussion, confusion, or apprehension
than the topic of inclusion. What is inclusion? What effects will inclusion have
on the classroom? What is the impact on teachers? More importantly, are we as a
nation prepared to face the challenge brought about with inclusion? These are
only a few of the areas that we will explore as I attempt to unravel the issues
surrounding inclusion.

The true essences of inclusion is based on the premise that all individuals
with disabilities have a right to be included in naturally occurring settings
and activities with their neighborhood peers, siblings, and friends. Moreover,
supporters of inclusion believe that the heart of inclusion refers to the
commitment to educate a child, to the maximum extent appropriate, in the school
that the child with the disability attends. It is believed that the child will
benefit from being in the classroom with “normal,” if you will, students.
(Education World, 2000)

One of the strongest arguments for inclusion has a philosophical, moral and
ethical base. This country was founded upon the ideals of freedom and equality
of opportunity. Although the idea of freedom and equality for all have not yet
been fully realized, we as a society are constantly struggling to achieve it for
all, disabled children included. Proponents of inclusion argue that labeling and
segregating a student is indeed an injustice that will affect the student for
years to come. Supporters of inclusion would rather that we admit that all
students have strengths and weaknesses that vary from student to student. By
making such an admission we no longer view those with disabilities as
distinctively different but as students who need to strengthen some areas as it
relates to education. (ERIC, 1998)

On the other hand, opponents of inclusion argue that special education
programs are designed to meet the needs of students who need special help. Such
programs are not designed to segregate or deny any student of their basic
freedom of equality. In essence, it seems that we are taking steps backwards.
Special education programs emerged because of the non-adaptability of regular
classrooms. Very little if anything has happened to change the setting or
adaptability of today’s classroom; therefore, why are we to believe that
children will now benefit from inclusion. (AFT, 1996)

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