Social Development Social Development is a key component in all students’ lives. Being in an inclusive environment is very beneficial to all children’s social development. By interacting with a variety of people, social skills that will follow through the remainder of a students’ life are created. Studies show greater social development from children who are included versus children that are in separate classes (Alquraini, 2012). In a two-year study, children with severe developmental disabilities in an inclusive environment progressed greatly on a measure of social competence. The study found that students with disabilities in the segregated environment group showed signs of social competence regression (Alquraini, 2012).
Communication
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This strategy, mostly used during group work or collaborative time, gets students searching for the bigger picture or question to find a solution. As a teacher, one would present background information and aid students in problem solving (Alquraini, 2012). The strategy helps improve students’ self-esteem because students may contribute specifically what they are good at to the group. Constructive social interaction helps improve drive and investment in