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A. Inclusion:
Inclusion
is a new term used to describe the placement of students in regular classes
for all or nearly all of the school day. Although in some inclusive
classrooms students are mainstreamed part of the day, students in full
inclusion classrooms remain in the classroom for the entire day.
The goal of inclusion is achieved only when a child is participating in
the activities of the class, as a member who belongs, with the supports
and services they need. Children with disabilities benefit from inclusive
classrooms by preparing them to be a participating member of society.
B. Centers:
A center
offers small group work between students and allows them to share different
learning strategies. By using centers, teachers are able to accommodate
to the various learning styles of students. Centers may be adapted
to the level of learning that the groups of students are in. This
helps with keeping the gifted students challenged as well as accommodating
the lower level students.
C. Using Visuals As A Tool:
As a teacher
of diverse learners, one must develop many ways to engage all levels of
learning in the classroom. Through the use of visuals the students
are exposed to a tangible representation of the material. Visuals
may include bulletin boards, overheads, manipulatives, power point presentation,
web pages, or videos.
D. Public Law 94-142:
Public
law 94-142 is also known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act, which states that public education must be provided for all handicapped
children regardless of degree of severity of handicap. It also protects
the rights of handicapped children and parents in educational decision
making and requires that an IEP be made for each handicapped student.
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