1. Inclusion means to me is giving all children with disabilities the chance to thrive in regular classrooms and to inter act with children in regular classrooms.With the help of a paraprofessional if needed. 2. All of the children are in one classroom, but at a different level of school work. Some students have different levels of goals they have to acheve.
I agree with you Pam. I feel strongly about helping our Sp. Ed. kids feel like they are a part of the whole class and able, with our help, to learn the same material... even if it is at a different level.
I agree, the kids with disabilities should experience the classroom as much as they can. In everyday life there are changes and modifications that are done. I feel that the student should get a sense of the changes & modifications to help them adapt and transition into "real" life situations.
The inclusion classroom works great! Our students thrive on being with there peers…to be accepted and not considered special education. But also my students know I'm there for help just incase they don't understand what the teacher is saying or just for me to nod my head saying keep going doing good. Inclusion can mean different thing's to the SPED Teacher,Para, to the General Education Teacher. As long as everyone is communicating and the student grows, that is what matters.
I agree with you. I love inclusion because it helps the students know that just because they have a leanring disability or handicap, they can still be apart of the group and learn with the rest of the class. This is very important to me.
I agree with all of you the more they are in the class room I feel that they build more conference and know that they have the same or even chance of learning as everyone else it is a good thing that they are in the class to learn as the other class they just learn at slowermrate
1. Inclusive means to me that they we give the chance for all the kids to be in the classroom with friends and classmates. With the help of a para. So that they don't feel like their being left out.
I feel the same way Erica. It means a lot to our kids not to feel left out of classroom activities. It is a great pleasure to help our kids learn and contribute to the class like everyone else.
I agree with you. It's important that they socialize with others and do some of the things general education kids do and give their input in things. If the SPED kids don't feel comfortable around other kids how are they going to feel comfortable around adults.
I agree Erica, it is also important that the other general education students see our SPED kids in the classroom so they can form a relationship with eachother and the General Ed teacher.
Hello and welcome everyone! As a former para professional and classroom teacher, I found this book to be very beneficial and user friendly. The CD at the back has all of the forms for the later activities ready to print off. Inclusion to me is more academic. Being included in the class curriculum through differentiation and modifications so that all students can participate in some degree is my ideal of inclusive practices. Social inclusion is also important. The book talks about collaboration between general ed. and special education students as being the whole of the learning community.
1. Inclusion to me is my opportunity to help all the students in the classroom whether they have a disability or not. I believe it gives the students we serve in special ed. the opportunity to be a part of the activities in the classroom without feeling segregated in any way even though they are working at a different level than other students. I think it is important for the special ed. kids to interact with the other students in the classroom because it gives the other students an opportunity to be involved in helping the Sp. ed. kids learn. 2. I don't think my view differs from what the text's definition of what "today's inclusive classroom" looks like.
John I like your responce, I think it is very importaint to involve everyone in learning. I think it is good for them to interact with each other, they can learn from the other kids and not feel segregated.
John, I agree with you on what inclusion means. And I also like your point that when we are in the classroom, we are there to help all students, not just the SPED students. By doing this, we show the students that everyone can use help, and it allows our SPED students to not be as "noticed" as when we only sit by them and help them. Thank you for your post. Elizabeth
John, I like your outlook as well. I agree with you about the "other" kids getting a chance to interact with the SPED students. I feel as though both sides can benefit from the interaction and experience.
John I totally agree with your comment. I think it is very important to let the special ed. kids interact with the other kids. I think in doing that, it helps them with their confidence and is more exciting for the students. They also won't get made fun of as much.
John, you nailed it. I feel its very important that the special education kiddos interact as much as possible with the other kids and get the same opportunities to exceed.
I agree with this, too, especially with the older kids. They need to see that they are not the only ones that need help. This is my first year in the junior high, with the past 5 or 6 years previous being in grades 1-2, and my students this year did not want my help UNTIL they saw the "Regular ed" kids getting help from me as well.
I do agree I have kids that are not I need of help when they have troubles they will ask me for help too we have a good thing in our school they help every one out
inclusion to me is being included in any activity whether it is in the classroom or not. As a para it needs to be the willingness to help children as they try to participate at their level.
All children love to do activities and I hate to see when a student isn't allowed to do one because they are told they are not able to. Inclusion puts this aside and lets them join in the fun one way or another.
Inclusion for me is to include all of our sped kids in the classroom, motivate them to participate so they can gain confidence and be indipendent. It dont matter the level the student is or the modifications made there is always a way to include special ed kids to a regular classroom.
I dont think there's much of a difference from the text definition.
I definately agree that it doesn't matter what modifications are made for the sped kids. They should still be in the classroom with the other students.
When I think about the word inclusion I think of being part of a group. “I’m not outside looking in” per say. I feel that the “group” has likeminded goals to accomplish and works as a team to achieve them. As far as being different from the text book definition I believe that the goals in the classroom are orientated to meet the individual needs and make the student feel included in the classroom. The goals are similar. However, students can work their own pace. A pace that is comfortable for them, resulting in a sense of feeling like they are a significant part of the classroom.
I like your comment about the classroom being oriented to believe this to be true for all students, not just special ed students. We need to be sure they are understanding and learning each lesson to the best of their abilities. I enjoyed reading your response. Thank you Elizabeth
**Kerri, I like the way you put it. Students fill they are part of a group and “feel that the “group” has like minded goals to accomplish and works as a team to achieve them”.
The word inclusion to me means being a part of and not being left out. The more we include the students instead of pulling them out all the time the more the material will have a chance to stick with the students. Also having more inclusion helps the student to not feel so different.
So true. When we keep interrupting learn time in class they miss out on things they need to hear in order to be successful in their learning experience. And nobody wants to feel different...just accepted for who they are.
The idea of inclusion, to me, means to strive to include all students in the learning process, whether general ed or special ed. All students need to feel included, valued and be able to work at their own pace so they can feel a sence of accomplishment and success. I also believe that the inclution process can prepare them for the world outside of high school. If they have the confidence in themselves and the understanding of their abilities, they can carry this into their lives after school. I also think that with the confidence these students gain, they can learn the ability to be an advocate for themselves and find the resources that can help them in life.
Nicely put Liz, I agree strongly that the kids need all of these special ingredients in order to help prepare them for what is to come. If they have the confidence in themselves and the understanding of their abilities then it gives them a good opportunity to succeed. Hopefully it will encourage some of them to go beyond what is expected!
I like what you said in your post and I agree. I think sometimes the kids with disabilities are to hard on theirselves. I work with a kid who has to have his writing perfect. If it's not then he gets upset. Keeping them in the classroom with their peers is a good because it helps them with socializing and how to work with others.
*** Elizabeth, Yes, all students like to feel included and valued for whatever they accomplish no matter how big are small the accomplishment. Confidence is a big part for the student to be successful.
Inclusion to me means to feel included. I love the fact that SPED kids can be in the classroom with kids who don't have disabilities. I want SPED kids to feel like they can do anything they put their minds to. I also like how the teachers pick different activities that the kids with disabilities can do along with the others. I want the SPED kids to feel happy when they accomplish something.
I like how you put this, Katie. A lot of the SpEd kids feel like they can't do what the other kids do just BECAUSE they are SpEd kids. Inclusion helps them to see that that is just not true. They are just as capable as the other kids, although they might need a little different route to get there.
Inclusion is accepting those who are different from me, whether it be physically, spiritually, educationally for who they are & whatever station in life they may be at that given time. The only difference between mine & the texts' definition is practicing it in the classroom.
Inclusion to me means to let students be in as natural of a school setting as possible. Let them feel confident in their learning and participation with other fellow students.
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To me, inclusion means exactly what it says.... to be included. This means to be included in ANY situation, be it lunch, class, in the hallways, and outside of school. Inclusion also means seeing how the "regular" kids learn. It is important for the SpEd kids to see the 'regular' kids asking questions and needing help. In fact, I've seen it boost some of our kiddos confidence a lot to see other kids need help, too. Inclusion means the RegEd teacher contributes to the success of the SpEd student, as well. They take an interest in the students and work with the SpEd teachers/paras to give that student what they need to succeed.
I really don't think my definition of inclusion differs too much from the books definition.
It's always a big deal for our SpEd students to be able to go with their friends to recess, music, lunch. It makes them feel like they are part of something.
Sorry, just got my book today. To me, inclusion means that the para is in the classroom helping the student in need. It could be helping them stay focused and on task, it could be reading instructions, it could be guiding them to get along with peers. The book mentions that inclusion is about adapting the curriculum for each individual, as needed. With the help of aides and paras, the adaptation of curriculum is possible to suit the needs of each child.
Just got book: Inclusion to me means that the kids can act as kids, regardless of the disability they may have keeping them from doing something that other kids can and they can't. Kids should be able to be with their class regardless of whatever holds them back because they have the support they need to be included in the classroom with their peers.
I think my definition is similar, but worded different.
Just got book: What I think inclusion means is that a child can be with his or her peers in the classroom, outside is whatever activity they are doing. The child is considered a friend and not someone they should fear or stare at. Yes the child has support in the classroom but the peers just consider that part of their friends norm.
I know this is not the exact definition thats in the book, but it close I hope.
I agree. The first couple of weeks of school was difficult, as classmates weren't quite understanding. Now, the classmates know that the student is different in some ways, yet he is the same in A LOT of ways. They also see that SpEd students are human, too.
Inclusion means to me that every student has the opportunity to learn equally.
The difference between my definition and the book is that it explains the different situations you find in the classroom. It describes how the classroom works to accommodate all the students and their needs. Ex. Some students work with manipulative objects, some complete assignments in the computer, dictating response to a scribe, a student might be reading to another student, some listening as the computer reads to them, and many more ways. The idea is meet everyone’s academic goals to the best of their ability.
To me inclusive means letting kids with disabilities be with the rest of their class mates. With a para on the side for help. We don't want to make the kids feel left out or on their own. It gives the kids we have a chance to have a part in the activities without being segregated. This also helps the kids not feel different than the others.
Inclusive means to include all the children on the same activities and make them be part of the same society not only at the classroom but on other activities as well. All the children need the opportunity to feel part of the classroom not only the special children but all. if this means the help of a para they should have it is always nice to have some beside that cares about you.
Inclusive means to include everyone in an activity. In all aspects of life not to exclude them for anything just because they may have a special need. Everyone such as those with special needs and those who dont have special needs should entertwine with one another to get to know each other. When there is an activitiy or just any kind of group work those with special needs should stay in class and participate with the class or group they are in.
To help special ed students in the classroom with or without disabilities. To make them feel confident and independent of themselves in a classroom with everyday students.
Inclusion means to include everyone in the classroom. Students with special needs are still involved in the classroom and activities but some adaptations may need to be made to certain things as neccesary for each child. Special education students are still taught in the general eduacation class with support.
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ReplyDelete1. Inclusion means to me is giving all children with disabilities the chance to thrive in regular classrooms and to inter act with children in regular classrooms.With the help of a paraprofessional if needed.
ReplyDelete2. All of the children are in one classroom, but at a different level of school work. Some students have different levels of goals they have to acheve.
I agree with you Pam. I feel strongly about helping our Sp. Ed. kids feel like they are a part of the whole class and able, with our help, to learn the same material... even if it is at a different level.
DeleteI agree, the kids with disabilities should experience the classroom as much as they can. In everyday life there are changes and modifications that are done. I feel that the student should get a sense of the changes & modifications to help them adapt and transition into "real" life situations.
DeleteI totally agree with you Pam. Everyone deserves the chance to thrive and grow in regular classrooms. I also agree with Kerri and John.
DeleteThe inclusion classroom works great! Our students thrive on being with there peers…to be accepted and not considered special education. But also my students know I'm there for help just incase they don't understand what the teacher is saying or just for me to nod my head saying keep going doing good. Inclusion can mean different thing's to the SPED Teacher,Para, to the General Education Teacher. As long as everyone is communicating and the student grows, that is what matters.
DeleteI agree Pam the student may be working on the same paper but with modifications and still be part of the class.
DeleteI agree with you. I love inclusion because it helps the students know that just because they have a leanring disability or handicap, they can still be apart of the group and learn with the rest of the class. This is very important to me.
DeleteI agree with all of you the more they are in the class room I feel that they build more conference and know that they have the same or even chance of learning as everyone else it is a good thing that they are in the class to learn as the other class they just learn at slowermrate
DeleteAgreed every child needs to be able to interact with other children.
Delete1. Inclusive means to me that they we give the chance for all the kids to be in the classroom with friends and classmates. With the help of a para. So that they don't feel like their being left out.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Erica. It means a lot to our kids not to feel left out of classroom activities. It is a great pleasure to help our kids learn and contribute to the class like everyone else.
DeleteI agree with you. It's important that they socialize with others and do some of the things general education kids do and give their input in things. If the SPED kids don't feel comfortable around other kids how are they going to feel comfortable around adults.
DeleteI agree Erica, it is also important that the other general education students see our SPED kids in the classroom so they can form a relationship with eachother and the General Ed teacher.
DeleteI agree with you. Kids need to socialize and feel comfortable.
DeleteHello and welcome everyone! As a former para professional and classroom teacher, I found this book to be very beneficial and user friendly. The CD at the back has all of the forms for the later activities ready to print off. Inclusion to me is more academic. Being included in the class curriculum through differentiation and modifications so that all students can participate in some degree is my ideal of inclusive practices. Social inclusion is also important. The book talks about collaboration between general ed. and special education students as being the whole of the learning community.
ReplyDelete1. Inclusion to me is my opportunity to help all the students in the classroom whether they have a disability or not. I believe it gives the students we serve in special ed. the opportunity to be a part of the activities in the classroom without feeling segregated in any way even though they are working at a different level than other students. I think it is important for the special ed. kids to interact with the other students in the classroom because it gives the other students an opportunity to be involved in helping the Sp. ed. kids learn.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think my view differs from what the text's definition of what "today's inclusive classroom" looks like.
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DeleteJohn I like your responce, I think it is very importaint to involve everyone in learning. I think it is good for them to interact with each other, they can learn from the other kids and not feel segregated.
DeleteI agree with John. With our same views I don't think the text differs from our opinions much at all.
DeleteJohn, I agree with you on what inclusion means. And I also like your point that when we are in the classroom, we are there to help all students, not just the SPED students. By doing this, we show the students that everyone can use help, and it allows our SPED students to not be as "noticed" as when we only sit by them and help them.
DeleteThank you for your post.
Elizabeth
John, I like your outlook as well. I agree with you about the "other" kids getting a chance to interact with the SPED students. I feel as though both sides can benefit from the interaction and experience.
DeleteJohn I totally agree with your comment. I think it is very important to let the special ed. kids interact with the other kids. I think in doing that, it helps them with their confidence and is more exciting for the students. They also won't get made fun of as much.
DeleteJohn, you nailed it. I feel its very important that the special education kiddos interact as much as possible with the other kids and get the same opportunities to exceed.
DeleteI agree with this, too, especially with the older kids. They need to see that they are not the only ones that need help. This is my first year in the junior high, with the past 5 or 6 years previous being in grades 1-2, and my students this year did not want my help UNTIL they saw the "Regular ed" kids getting help from me as well.
DeleteI do agree I have kids that are not I need of help when they have troubles they will ask me for help too we have a good thing in our school they help every one out
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Deleteinclusion to me is being included in any activity whether it is in the classroom or not. As a para it needs to be the willingness to help children as they try to participate at their level.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Deb if the included you in the activities there doing makes your student feel like he is not being left out.
DeleteAll children love to do activities and I hate to see when a student isn't allowed to do one because they are told they are not able to. Inclusion puts this aside and lets them join in the fun one way or another.
DeleteI completely agree with you Deb.
DeleteI agree 100% with you.
DeleteInclusion for me is to include all of our sped kids in the classroom, motivate them to participate so they can gain confidence and be indipendent. It dont matter the level the student is or the modifications made there is always a way to include special ed kids to a regular classroom.
ReplyDeleteI dont think there's much of a difference from the text definition.
I agree, we need to include the sped kids when ever we can. maby if we motivate them enuf then they know they can do things on their own.
DeleteI agree if you include sped kids with their classmates it gives them the chances to have confidence in them selfs to work harder.
DeleteA lot of older sped students need that motivation to help them stay positive with their work and want to be involved with others.
DeleteI definately agree that it doesn't matter what modifications are made for the sped kids. They should still be in the classroom with the other students.
DeleteI agree its not much different from the text.
DeleteI agree, keeping the sp ed in the class helps them gain confidence and also motivation to do their best.
DeleteWhen I think about the word inclusion I think of being part of a group. “I’m not outside looking in” per say. I feel that the “group” has likeminded goals to accomplish and works as a team to achieve them.
ReplyDeleteAs far as being different from the text book definition I believe that the goals in the classroom are orientated to meet the individual needs and make the student feel included in the classroom. The goals are similar. However, students can work their own pace. A pace that is comfortable for them, resulting in a sense of feeling like they are a significant part of the classroom.
I like your comment about the classroom being oriented to believe this to be true for all students, not just special ed students. We need to be sure they are understanding and learning each lesson to the best of their abilities.
DeleteI enjoyed reading your response. Thank you
Elizabeth
**Kerri,
DeleteI like the way you put it. Students fill they are part of a group and “feel that the “group” has like minded goals to accomplish and works as a team to achieve them”.
The word inclusion to me means being a part of and not being left out. The more we include the students instead of pulling them out all the time the more the material will have a chance to stick with the students. Also having more inclusion helps the student to not feel so different.
ReplyDeleteSo true. When we keep interrupting learn time in class they miss out on things they need to hear in order to be successful in their learning experience. And nobody wants to feel different...just accepted for who they are.
DeleteDenise --Where is the "like" button on this blog:) I couldn't agree more:)
DeleteThe idea of inclusion, to me, means to strive to include all students in the learning process, whether general ed or special ed. All students need to feel included, valued and be able to work at their own pace so they can feel a sence of accomplishment and success. I also believe that the inclution process can prepare them for the world outside of high school. If they have the confidence in themselves and the understanding of their abilities, they can carry this into their lives after school. I also think that with the confidence these students gain, they can learn the ability to be an advocate for themselves and find the resources that can help them in life.
ReplyDeleteNicely put Liz, I agree strongly that the kids need all of these special ingredients in order to help prepare them for what is to come. If they have the confidence in themselves and the understanding of their abilities then it gives them a good opportunity to succeed. Hopefully it will encourage some of them to go beyond what is expected!
DeleteI like what you said in your post and I agree. I think sometimes the kids with disabilities are to hard on theirselves. I work with a kid who has to have his writing perfect. If it's not then he gets upset. Keeping them in the classroom with their peers is a good because it helps them with socializing and how to work with others.
Delete*** Elizabeth,
DeleteYes, all students like to feel included and valued for whatever they accomplish no matter how big are small the accomplishment. Confidence is a big part for the student to be successful.
Inclusion to me means to feel included. I love the fact that SPED kids can be in the classroom with kids who don't have disabilities. I want SPED kids to feel like they can do anything they put their minds to. I also like how the teachers pick different activities that the kids with disabilities can do along with the others. I want the SPED kids to feel happy when they accomplish something.
ReplyDeleteI like how you put this, Katie. A lot of the SpEd kids feel like they can't do what the other kids do just BECAUSE they are SpEd kids. Inclusion helps them to see that that is just not true. They are just as capable as the other kids, although they might need a little different route to get there.
DeleteInclusion is accepting those who are different from me, whether it be physically, spiritually, educationally for who they are & whatever station in life they may be at that given time. The only difference between mine & the texts' definition is practicing it in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree, accepting who are different.
DeleteInclusion to me means to let students be in as natural of a school setting as possible. Let them feel confident in their learning and participation with other fellow students.
ReplyDeleteI love this definition and whole heartedly feel what you are saying. This is really important to me.
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ReplyDeleteTo me, inclusion means exactly what it says.... to be included. This means to be included in ANY situation, be it lunch, class, in the hallways, and outside of school. Inclusion also means seeing how the "regular" kids learn. It is important for the SpEd kids to see the 'regular' kids asking questions and needing help. In fact, I've seen it boost some of our kiddos confidence a lot to see other kids need help, too. Inclusion means the RegEd teacher contributes to the success of the SpEd student, as well. They take an interest in the students and work with the SpEd teachers/paras to give that student what they need to succeed.
ReplyDeleteI really don't think my definition of inclusion differs too much from the books definition.
It's always a big deal for our SpEd students to be able to go with their friends to recess, music, lunch. It makes them feel like they are part of something.
DeleteSorry, just got my book today.
ReplyDeleteTo me, inclusion means that the para is in the classroom helping the student in need. It could be helping them stay focused and on task, it could be reading instructions, it could be guiding them to get along with peers.
The book mentions that inclusion is about adapting the curriculum for each individual, as needed. With the help of aides and paras, the adaptation of curriculum is possible to suit the needs of each child.
Inclusion to feel accepted by everyone, wanted. When students have that confident in thier learning you can see it in their eyes.
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ReplyDeleteJust got book: Inclusion to me means that the kids can act as kids, regardless of the disability they may have keeping them from doing something that other kids can and they can't. Kids should be able to be with their class regardless of whatever holds them back because they have the support they need to be included in the classroom with their peers.
ReplyDeleteI think my definition is similar, but worded different.
I agree! They should be with their class.
DeleteJust got book: What I think inclusion means is that a child can be with his or her peers in the classroom, outside is whatever activity they are doing. The child is considered a friend and not someone they should fear or stare at. Yes the child has support in the classroom but the peers just consider that part of their friends norm.
ReplyDeleteI know this is not the exact definition thats in the book, but it close I hope.
I agree. The first couple of weeks of school was difficult, as classmates weren't quite understanding. Now, the classmates know that the student is different in some ways, yet he is the same in A LOT of ways. They also see that SpEd students are human, too.
DeleteInclusion means to me that every student has the opportunity to learn equally.
ReplyDeleteThe difference between my definition and the book is that it explains the different situations you find in the classroom. It describes how the classroom works to accommodate all the students and their needs. Ex. Some students work with manipulative objects, some complete assignments in the computer, dictating response to a scribe, a student might be reading to another student, some listening as the computer reads to them, and many more ways. The idea is meet everyone’s academic goals to the best of their ability.
To me inclusive means letting kids with disabilities be with the rest of their class mates. With a para on the side for help. We don't want to make the kids feel left out or on their own. It gives the kids we have a chance to have a part in the activities without being segregated. This also helps the kids not feel different than the others.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Shelby because the children do not need to feel different than other they are all the same
DeleteInclusion to me means having our kids in the classroom with the help of a para. They deserve the chance to feel accepted and not seperated.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Smr Stokes the children need to feel accepted so they can do better at school.
DeleteInclusive means to include all the children on the same activities and make them be part of the same society not only at the classroom but on other activities as well. All the children need the opportunity to feel part of the classroom not only the special children but all. if this means the help of a para they should have it is always nice to have some beside that cares about you.
ReplyDeleteI do not think it differs from the book.
Inclusive means to include everyone in an activity. In all aspects of life not to exclude them for anything just because they may have a special need. Everyone such as those with special needs and those who dont have special needs should entertwine with one another to get to know each other. When there is an activitiy or just any kind of group work those with special needs should stay in class and participate with the class or group they are in.
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To help special ed students in the classroom with or without disabilities. To make them feel confident and independent of themselves in a classroom with everyday students.
ReplyDeleteInclusion means to include everyone in the classroom. Students with special needs are still involved in the classroom and activities but some adaptations may need to be made to certain things as neccesary for each child. Special education students are still taught in the general eduacation class with support.
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