The Importance of Inclusive Education for All Kids
Inclusive education is a phrase used to describe the joint education of special needs and typically developing children. It’s an often misunderstood and misused concept; many schools claim to be inclusive, but with the best will in the world, few are. So, what is it all about? What is inclusive education? Inclusive education means students and special needs students learn while sharing the same physical space and interacting socially and academically. It’s not either-or; simply sharing the same physical space, but engaging in completely different activities, is not inclusive. Because of this, it’s important for a school’s whole community to understand inclusion and make it a goal: School administrators, teachers, parents and kids all have to buy into its value. When this happens, everyone benefits. The importance of inclusive education At its core, inclusive education is about appreciating each individual’s differences and unique set of strengths and limitations. It’s not ju