Inclusion is a burgeoning issue in our educational system. It has been said that the most effective means of combating discriminatory attitudes and fostering an atmosphere of acceptance within the framework of education for all is to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream schools (UNESCO‚ 1994‚ as cited in Foreman & Kelly‚ 2008‚ p. 109). There are multiple definitions and interpretations of inclusion‚ but at the heart of them all is the belief that every student with disabilities
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Promote equality and inclusion in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s setting 1 understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by diversity‚ equality and inclusion. Diversity - The concepts of diversity it embrace’s acceptance and respect it means understanding that each individual is different and unique‚ and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of: Race Ethnicity Gender Sexual orientation Socio-economic
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Rhonda G. Allen SOC/315 May 6‚ 2013 Professor Anne Tindall Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Cultural Diversity has many dimensions‚ recognizing what they are can be challenging to those of who may not be familiar with them. The first dimension of Cultural Diversity‚ Primary Dimensions‚ which are considered basic and cannot be changed by the individual. The second dimension‚ Secondary Dimensions‚ is aspects of someone that can be influenced by
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in addition to religion‚ educational background‚ geographical location‚ family income‚ and parent status (Ladson-Billing‚ 2001; LAS definition of diversity‚ 2004). Inclusion Inclusion is being a part of what everyone is‚ being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs. In other words‚ to make others feel included. Inclusion is supporting and educating children with learning difficulties and disabilities in classrooms with children without these problems. It allows students with learning difficulties
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Donna Pitt Unit 204 – Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people Assignment 2 In my opinion living in a diverse society‚ along with understanding and knowledge is a positive route to acceptance on a variety of levels. When looking at my own life values and experiences I feel that as a person I don’t have prejudices and discrimination‚ however dependant on circumstances and peers I may on occasion say something deemed to be a prejudice. However the audience I have
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Apart or A Part? Inclusion and Autism in Main Stream Primary Settings. The number of pupils with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) being educated in mainstream settings is increasing (Humphrey 2008). Inclusion in main stream education can be extremely beneficial for pupils on the autism spectrum (Great Britain. Department for Children‚ Schools and families‚ 2009)‚ however there is growing concern about the educational experiences of pupils with ASC. Only 12% of parents with children in an
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Inclusion and Segregation Inclusion refers to the act or practice of including students with disabilities in regular school classes (Merriam-Webster‚ 2015). Segregation however‚ refers to the separation for special treatment or observation of individuals or items from a larger group‚ e.g. the segregation of gifted children into accelerated classes (Merriam Webster‚ 2015). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are capable learners. Without the accompaniment of other disabilities
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not be unfairly discriminated against because of any of these factors and we must all contribute to creating a positive workplace and service delivery environment where discriminatory practices and discrimination no longer happen. c) Inclusion- Inclusion is about ensuring that children and young people‚ whatever their background or situation‚ are able to participate fully in all aspects of the life in school. It is not about viewing everyone as the same or providing the same work‚ but about
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between individuals in society‚ differences could stem from ethnicity‚ gender‚ sexuality‚ disabilities and appearance. Equality – Each individual having the same opportunities to achieve and experience life to the same standard as other individuals Inclusion – The process of identifying differences and barriers in individuals and working towards adapting activities or experiences to enable the individual to participate Discrimination – Treating someone less favourably than other individuals because
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Learning by Teaching and Increased Exposure in the Classroom The idea of inclusion or mainstreaming has been around the education community for a long time. Both of these ideas involve including students with learning disabilities in regular classrooms to be taught by regular teachers rather than special education teachers. The difference between the two is that inclusion allows for a learning disabled student to be in a classroom for the majority of their day and mainstreaming allows or a
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