Inclusionary practices are more true to life than exclusive practices in the school system. By learning how to learn in the same classroom, students learn how to live together in the world. Research shows that improved academic achievement occurs when students with disabilities learn in general education classrooms (uwstout.edu). Students want to strive for success to fit in with the other students. For instance, Walter-Thomas (1997) found that after three years a majority of students in his study became more self-confident after being included.
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
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
Studies show communications skills improvement from students …show more content…
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