"When inclusive education is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become "normal" in order to contribute to the world... We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging" (p. 38-39).
"When inclusive education is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become "normal" in order to contribute to the world... We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging" (Kunc, 1992, p. 38-39).
"When inclusive education is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become "normal" in order to contribute to the world... We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging" (p. 38-
Core principles of inclusion include:
Belonging is a necessary component to learning
All students are valued members of the learning community
Inclusive schools are effective schools for all
The general education classroom in a student's neighborhood school is the best setting for everyone
All students have the ability to access environments free of stigma or label
Participation in the general education setting is a right
All students want to learn and communicate
No behavior will become an obstacle to learning or justify exclusion
All typical and alternative forms of communication are valued within the classroom
Competence is presumed
All students deserve respect
All types of diversity are embraced
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"When inclusive education is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become "normal" in order to contribute to the world... We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging" (Kunc, 1992, p. 38-39).