Inclusion and Mainstreaming - Is everyone on the same page?

Inclusion and Mainstreaming : Is Everyone on the Same Page

Introduction

The of inclusion and mainstreaming has generated a lot of heat than light in education circles , far many advocates of either side of the issue have been very vocal on getting their views listened to However , one thing is certain , that for a school , district , or even a state to fully or partially accommodate all sorts of students with disabilities students , and do it a realistic manner that will lead to success on the part of the students with disabilities and the

br non-disabled students , will require a great deal of restructuring . This argument is based on the notion that inclusion is more than a reorganization of an education system to fit special education students Inclusion involves a complete overhaul , since both the regular and the special education roles and relationships will need to be changed , as well as the normal ways in which things in a classroom , school district , and state . It is in this knowledge that , a school , district or even a state should fully understand its dynamics prior to partaking of it

Interestingly not many of the proponents or opponents of the concept of inclusion and mainstreaming are well versed with what inclusion and mainstreaming looks like , some even do not know the difference between partial and full inclusion . As it is , many questions need to be answered and many changes put in place if inclusion and mainstreaming are to achieve the targeted objectives . It is this...