This essay focuses on understanding of  Inclusive Education. After looking at the video “ Principles of Inclusive Design  (Links to an external site.) ” by Kody Olson (TEDx Iowa State University) and reading the resource “Together We Learn Better: Inclusive Schools Benefit All Children  (Links to an external site.) ,” discuss your understanding of inclusive education.

understanding of inclusive education

After looking at the video “ Principles of Inclusive Design  (Links to an external site.) ” by Kody Olson (TEDx Iowa State University) and reading the resource “Together We Learn Better: Inclusive Schools Benefit All Children  (Links to an external site.) ,” discuss your understanding of inclusive education.

What is inclusive education and does it apply to just students with disabilities?

How can schools create an inclusive environment?

Requirements:

minimum of 500 words and maximum of 750 words; APA-complaint formatting

Inclusive education means that all students attend and are welcome by their neighbourhood schools in age-appropriate, regular classes and are support to learn, contribute.

and participate in all aspects of the life of the school.

Inclusive education is about how we develop and design our schools, classrooms, programs and activities so that all students learn and participate together.

Inclusive education is about  ensuring access to quality education for all students by effectively meeting their diverse needs.

Students participate in the education program in a common learning environment with support to diminish

remove barriers and obstacles that may lead to exclusion.

Inclusive education is carried out in a common learning environment; an educational setting where students from different backgrounds

different abilities learn together in an inclusive environment.

Common learning environments may include

Firstly, classrooms,

Secondly, libraries,

Thirdly, gym,

Additionally, performance theatres,

Moreover, music rooms,

Further, cafeterias,

Lastly, playgrounds

Finally,  the local community.

A common learning environment is not a place where students with intellectual disabilities

other special needs learn in isolation from their peers.

Effective common learning environments:

Firstly, Enable each student to fully participate in the learning environment that is design for all students and is share with peers in the chosen educational setting;

Secondly, Provide a positive climate, promote a sense of belonging and ensure student progress toward appropriate personal, social, emotional and academic goals;

Thirdly, Are responsive to individual learning needs by providing sufficient levels of support and applying student-centre teaching practices and principles.

In addition, Common learning environment:

an inclusive environment where instruction is design to be deliver to students of mixed ability.

their peer group in the community school, while being responsive to their individual needs as a learner, and use for the majority of the students’ regular instruction hours.