chapter 11

Question 1

what is an inclusive classroom?

Answer 1

includes children with disabilities
intentional teaching strategies
children make developmental progress

Question 2

which classrooms are best for children with disabilities?

Answer 2

high-quality inclusive programs rather than segregated special-education programs

Question 3

how do children construct ideas and attitudes about disabilities?

Answer 3

they want to understand
need to know what people can or cannot do
children wonder why people are treated differently
children can appreciate their shared abilities
worry that disability is contageious

Question 4

why might children reject others with disabilities?

Answer 4

fear, impatience, or misconceptions

Question 5

what do children with disabilities need?

Answer 5

support to handle questions

Question 6

what are the guidelines for an inclusive anti-bias program?

Answer 6

thoughtful about the words
pay attention to meting needs
be responsive to questions about disabilities
do not deny differences
do not dismiss expressions of anxiety of disabilities
interrupt harmful language
be aware of personal bias
talk with families
allow children to learn from each other

Question 7

what are questions to make sure you meet the child’s needs?

Answer 7

regularly observe interactions
accomodate activities for participation
contributions to the group
classroom jobs
respect for individual developmental timelines
are disabilities differences or rankings
assist to help the child not do the activity