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Inclusion in Education

Understanding Inclusion

Inclusion is based on the belief that students of all abilities have the right to an education that is meaningful, appropriate and equivalent to that of their peers. It is a way of thinking and acting that allows every individual to feel accepted, valued and safe. An inclusive community evolves to meet the changing needs of its every member. A knowledgeable approach and positive attitude toward inclusion begins by understanding the concept and the theory behind it. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students with special needs have the right to receive necessary curricular adaptations to be part of general mainstream education. Regarding individuals with disabilities and special education, inclusion secures opportunities for students with disabilities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms.

Inclusion in Education defined

Inclusion can be defined as;

A philosophy in education that includes students with disabilities as valued members of the community. (McLeskey, Rosenberg & Westling, 2010).

Inclusion in education is an approach to educating students with special educational needs. Under the inclusion model, students with special needs spend most or all of their time with non-disabled students. (Allen & Schwartz, 2000)

In short, Inclusion in education refers to a model wherein students with special needs spend most or all of their time with non-special (general education) needs students.

Inclusion is, therefore, about

What groups of children are vulnerable to exclusion from and within education?

Difference between “Integration” and “Inclusion”

IntegrationInclusion
1. Special classes or units in regular schools.
2. Schools that are open for children with “mild to moderate” disabilities only.
3. Children are “prepared” before they are enrolled in regular classes.
4. Children in the special education units/classes follow a different curriculum than the other children in the school.
5. The child needs are curbed and made to fit the system.
6. Benefits some children only 
1. All children learn together in the same classroom.
2. All children living in the community near the school are welcome.
3. Children who needs support receive this within the classroom.
4. All the children follow the same curriculum. This curriculum promotes and facilitates flexibility and individual lesson plans.
5. The system is adjusted to fit the needs of the child.
6. Benefits all children
Difference between Integration and Inclusion

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