EDUC 150The Inclusive High School Classroom
Page 1: Introduction to Inclusive High School Classroom
Topic: The Inclusive High School Classroom
Concept: Represents an expression of Democratic Education
Page 2: Education Terminology
Discussion of buzzwords and catchphrases in education
Key Concepts:
Democracy & Acceptance vs. Toleration
Definition of being 'inclusive' in educational contexts
Page 3: Inclusion and Democratic Education
Connection between inclusion and democratic education
Quote by Mara Sapon-Shevin: "Inclusion is consistent with multicultural educations, and [with] a world in which many more people have opportunities to know, play, and work with one another."
Page 4: Arguments for Inclusion at Macro Level
General education classrooms as suitable learning environments for most children
Effectiveness of special education services in general education settings
Statistic: Over 95% of students with various disabilities receive some or all of their education in general education classrooms
Page 5: Grading of Inclusive Settings
Discussion about the different levels of inclusive settings
Page 6: Mainstreaming
Definition: Selective placement of special education students in regular education classes.
Requirement: Students must earn the opportunity to be placed in mainstream classes.
Page 7: Inclusion
Description: Providing support services in the general education classroom rather than relocating the child to a separate facility.
Example: Small group instruction in reading and math for both disabled and non-disabled students together.
Page 8: Full Inclusion
Definition: Students with disabilities, regardless of challenges, attend regular education classrooms full-time.
Example: A child with autism in a general education classroom all day, receiving support from a paraprofessional.
Page 9: Benefits of Inclusion
Impacts for different groups:
Child with special needs
General education student
Teachers
Society
Requirement: Active deployment of pedagogical expertise for realization of benefits.
Page 10: Benefits for Child With Special Needs
Development of a sense of belonging
Exposure to a diverse and stimulating environment
Opportunities to build relationships with non-challenged peers
Enhancement of self-respect and self-esteem
Page 11: Benefits for General Education Student
Increased appreciation for unique challenges faced by others
Experience of diversity in peers
Development of sensitivity and empathy towards others
Page 12: Benefits for Teachers
Recognition that all students have unique strengths
Awareness raised regarding the need for individualized instruction
Necessity of differentiation in teaching methods
Development of skills in collaborative problem-solving and teamwork
Page 13: Benefits for Society
Promotion of civil rights and social equality
Teaching socialization and collaborative skills
Fostering a supportive and interdependent community
Modeling democratic participation and processes
Page 14: Delimiting Factors for Inclusion
Challenges:
Lack of faculty training
Exclusion of paraprofessionals from planning meetings
Lack of education for peers on disabilities and interaction strategies
Page 15: Objections to Inclusive Classrooms
Financial concerns:
Higher costs associated with direct support in inclusive settings
Need for smaller class sizes to accommodate children's needs
Expenses related to materials, adaptive equipment, and staff training
Expertise requirements: Need for teachers specialized in differentiation
Risk of marginalization for general education students due to focus on inclusion.