Education Students With Disabilities in General Education Classrooms

We all work better together

• Collaboration outside and in the classroom
• Acceptance of one another
• Belonging
• Community
• Flexibility of class structure
• Equality

Less of...

• Teacher directed classrooms
• Textbooks, workbook, worksheet, busy work
• Focus on how well we can memorize information
• Measuring how much was learned solely on standardized tests
• Removing students from classrooms for special programs

MORE OF...

• Work that encourages collaboration and partnership
• Involvement of parents and community
• Hand on and interactive learning
• Teamwork between teachers and specialists to bring the best education to the classroom
• Flexibility in the curriculum to ensure participation of ALL students
• Goal setting

Benefits gained from inclusion

• Being included in a ge classroom setting is beneficial in the social aspect. we allow for students to interact with students just as unique as them.
• their academic gain excels in areas such as language, reading and comprehension.
• Curriculum is not affected for students without disabilities. Rather it makes room for enrichment and acceptance of each other.

Influence on Attitudes and Relationships

• With the inclusion of sped and ge students in a classroom together, there is an experience for both regardless if a disability is present. perspectives are changed and personal growth is expressed. this is a beneficial lesson for real life situations.
• Teachers also benefit from having an inclusive classroom. they become more aware of their teaching methods and they strive to create a positive environment.