Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Inclusive education; Mainstreaming in education; Children with disabilities--Education;
Abstract
Is inclusion really the best environment for students with disabilities? Inclusion remains a controversial topic of discussion in the world of education. Since the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), discussing the idea of inclusion has become more acceptable as school personal become willing to create inclusive classroom settings. This paper will examine the ideas behind inclusion including the history and evolution of inclusion. Throughout this paper the focus will be placed on inclusion issues in the classroom, as well as present various perspectives from individuals involved in the inclusion process. Research cited in this review suggests that when used appropriately, inclusion promotes academic achievement and social development for the student with a disability and the regular education student as well.
Year of Submission
2007
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Lynn Ethan Nielsen
Date Original
2007
Object Description
1 PDF file (36 pages)
Copyright
©2007 Jennifer S. Hemann
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Hemann, Jennifer S., "Inclusion of special needs students into the regular education classroom" (2007). Graduate Research Papers. 827.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/827
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