Inclusion

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Inclusion is not a new concept in the educational process. It is already a century old issue that translates into a more critical and divisive opinion among psychologists, curriculum planner and maker, human rights advocates, legislative entity and education specialist. Advocates of inclusion argue that all children has the right to education as it was stated by the law, however, those who are adamant with inclusions states that there must be some kind of distinction between normal children and children with special needs in term of educational rights including facilities, curriculum design and access to educational resources. They believe that children with special needs must be given separate set of instructional and educational services …show more content…
One way of ensuring success with the programs requires significant restructuring because inclusion is more than reconfiguring special education services. There must be a system overhaul of our education if we want to sustain our claim for free education for all as mandated by our constitution. There must be no children left behind, in whatever ways, so that we can uphold the fundamental right of our children. In doing so, there must be extensive understanding of the issue of inclusion and corollary before restructuring and implementing changes in the educational system. The primary mover of educative process must be involved or the source of input since they are directly in contact with the students, either in a regular or special …show more content…
This also entails complexity in all aspect of teaching and learning process. However, it is the right of the children with special needs to receive necessary curricular adaptations, accommodations and modifications. This will provide a more flexible manner of designing and developing curriculum that will be suited to normal children as well as the children with special needs. Adapting to academic expectation like other normal students entails modifications and an individualized approach will be best in providing education for students with special needs during the time of their inclusion. In this manner, they will be able to at least develop some kind of positive attitudes towards the community while they are being accepted as able members of the society. Inclusion provides opportunities for students with disabilities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms with a knowledgeable approach and positive attitudes on the part of the community ( teachers, parents, school officials and other stakeholders) will provide a magnanimous positive effect on the development of children in the inclusion