Pros And Cons Of An Inclusive Classroom

Reflection/Summary Upon completing the ten hours of observation it was very evident that the teachers I observed are truly passionate about being educators. There are many pros that come with an inclusive environment. I personally believe that there is more learning that takes place within a classroom then the intended lesson and standard. The inclusive classroom presents many opportunities that can be spun into those little teachable moments that will last a lifetime. Outside In has many techniques that they utilize to capitalize on these moments. However, the culture of the staff and students is one that has a binding effect on whom ever it comes into contact with. The school wide behavior modification system or the evaluation system …show more content…
An example of this that was shared with me was the timing of units to be instructed. An ecosystem unit is taught during the spring so the teacher can provide experiential learning opportunities outdoors. It was also brought to my attention that each student is assessed upon entry as to what type of learner they are. Mr. Marsh uses this to adjust curricula and sets priorities. I also observed that the inclusive classroom establishes framework for assessment. A variety of assessments were used during my observations. I witnessed performance tasks or projects, oral or written prompts, and other informal assessments. There was a nice blend of levels of knowledge present during my observations. It was evident that the framework was in place to slowly build students’ level of understanding. Mr. Marsh stated the students can reach a deeper understanding of thought by the use of different assessments. He required students to explain, interrupt, an apply their learning throughout his instruction. I also observed several activities that derived from having an inclusive classroom atmosphere. It was evident that individual needs are considered when planning classroom activities. Classroom wide …show more content…
An ideal inclusive classroom is one that simply can’t be selected but can be made. Understanding the individual needs of the students, district policies, and adequate planning time are a must for molding an effective inclusive classroom. In order to meet the needs of the students this requires a low student to teacher ratio with engaging curriculum. Small-group instruction is the platform for which I would find the most productive. However, inclusive classrooms can be pushed by districts and the need for academic support is still