Inclusion Flashcards
What is inclusion?
to contain as part of a whole
no matter what everyone can take part
What is integration?
Incorporating activity/facility etc.
-Needs something added so everyone can take part
How do inclusion/integration work in an educational setting?
- Educating all students with disabilities in regular education and regular classes
- providing appropriate educational programs based on ability/needs for support to ensure success
- opportunity for all students to develop skills to learn, live and work in society
Is Inclusion/integration a process or a product?
process
In what ways does inclusion/integration suggest that diversity is valuable?
focuses on capabilities, all people are worthy, an array of contributions
Based on Social Inclusion, what are the goal areas?
learning social behaviors, facilitate equal status relationships, reduce social isolation, start and maintain relationships, skills necessary for specific things
What are the values of inclusion?
uniqueness, empowerment, belonging, security, purpose
What are the 3 types of inclusion?
- Physical
- Instructional
- Social
What are the characteristics of an inclusive environment?
decision making, social interaction, no stereotyping, personal meaning, responsive, achievement, resourceful, balance of experience
What are the risks of inclusion?
embarrassed (don’t feel like part of the group), rejection, safety in PA, vulnerable
What are the benefits of inclusion for PWD?
- learn social skills, more friendly environments, learn with natural cues/consequences
- stimulating/motivating environ.
- learn appropriate skills (greetings, age approp. clothing)
- Age appropriate role models who don’t have disabilities
- participation in variety of school activities (suited for age and neighborhood)
- New friends who don’t have disabilities
- integration of parents, special ed. teachers, staff into regular schools (relationships, less isolation)
What are the benefits of inclusion for Professional Staff and students without disabilities?
- Special ed. teachers have higher expec. for students w/ disabilities
- special ed. teachers learn what is approp. for students w/out disabilities.
- student attitudes towards PWD improve(less fears, teasing, stares, etc.)
- Students w/out disabilities learn to appreciate indiv. differences.
- future parents of kids w/ disabilities, future teachers (etc.) learn to face PWD with greater knowledge and understanding
What are the steps to Facilitate Inclusion?
- Enhance your attitude
- Improve Other’s attitudes
- Use sensitive terminology
- Encourage integration
Before we can enhance our attitudes, what do we need to be aware of?
-attitudes are based on our experiences with PWD
How can we enhance our attitudes to facilitate inclusion?
attend presentations, be self aware, direct contact
Before we can improve others attitudes, what do we need to be aware of?
People fear what they don’t know, what is different
How can we improve other’s attitudes?
focus on similarities, view people as part of humanity, person-centered approach
-structure interactions, encourage personal contact, promote joint participation, effective communication
What to we need to be aware of regarding the use of Sensitive Terminology?
- using insensitive terms creates tension
- sensitive terms shows a positive attitude toward PWD
- people first philosophy
How can we use sensitive terminology?
focus on similarities, person first, emphasize individual abilities, dignity and respect for each individ., be consistent with term.
How can we encourage integration?
know the benefits of inclusion/integration, be aware of barriers, facilitate self determination, advocate for services