In our society we have a problem with inclusion and mainstreaming when it comes to people with disabilities. What I thought would be the most controversial topic is students with disabilities in the school district; and how well they are integrated in the school.
Government Involvement/Business Policies: Before getting into the problem we have to know the meaning of mainstreaming and inclusion. Some say that they can be used interchangeable, but the Public Broadcasting Service otherwise known as PBS says that inclusion is “when children with and without disabilities participate and learn together in the same classes” (“Inclusive Education,” n.d.). So in other words, all children, no matter if they have a disability, will be in a “regular …show more content…
It allows students with disabilities to participate in the “regular” classes, but they also get the chance to get the services and education they need specifically for them. I do not think any side is in the wrong, people are entitled to have their opinion, and I see pros and cons on both sides. The actions that are right is that they get individualized services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. The only disadvantages in that are they do not get the amount of time that they need to improve their performance, they do not have the funds to provide more resources, and they do not have teachers who are passionate about helping and educating students with disabilities. There are very few people who can care and teach students with disabilities. Those few people are what this world needs to change the way individuals view people with disabilities. The actions I would take to advocate for students with disabilities are actually going into these schools and educating people about the issue of mainstreaming and inclusion. Many people are just unaware of the fact that special needs children can learn to, they just might need a little extra help. Changing their mindset can have a major affect on the school district, the world, and most importantly the students with disabilities. It only takes one to start a change in the world. Will you be
Government Involvement/Business Policies: Before getting into the problem we have to know the meaning of mainstreaming and inclusion. Some say that they can be used interchangeable, but the Public Broadcasting Service otherwise known as PBS says that inclusion is “when children with and without disabilities participate and learn together in the same classes” (“Inclusive Education,” n.d.). So in other words, all children, no matter if they have a disability, will be in a “regular …show more content…
It allows students with disabilities to participate in the “regular” classes, but they also get the chance to get the services and education they need specifically for them. I do not think any side is in the wrong, people are entitled to have their opinion, and I see pros and cons on both sides. The actions that are right is that they get individualized services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. The only disadvantages in that are they do not get the amount of time that they need to improve their performance, they do not have the funds to provide more resources, and they do not have teachers who are passionate about helping and educating students with disabilities. There are very few people who can care and teach students with disabilities. Those few people are what this world needs to change the way individuals view people with disabilities. The actions I would take to advocate for students with disabilities are actually going into these schools and educating people about the issue of mainstreaming and inclusion. Many people are just unaware of the fact that special needs children can learn to, they just might need a little extra help. Changing their mindset can have a major affect on the school district, the world, and most importantly the students with disabilities. It only takes one to start a change in the world. Will you be