Inclusion

[Mechelle De Craene]

In theory, I am for inclusion. However, inclusion doesn't work when teachers don't have the resources and/or training. Most regular education teachers are not trained on special needs education. Indeed, becuase of the teacher shortage/turnover in many states, one does not even need a degree in education (i.e. from a teaching college) to teach school. Therefore, many teachers do not know how to deal with extreme behaviors and/or medical conditions.

Furthermore, due to inclusion many special schools are now being closed. But is this a good idea? Here is a brief article called School inlusion can be abuse. What are your thoughts?




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