Inclusion

Introduction Inclusion, in education, is the process of allowing all adolescents an equal opportunity to participate in regular classroom activities regardless of their abilities. Formally segregated lessons, in the form of special education programs, were primarily used to educate students with more demanding needs. Then as perspectives and priorities changed concerning the right to equal education and with the passing of pertanite federal legislation starting in the 50's, integration started becoming more popular. This change …

…Especially when all those involved, in a more literal sense, are not equal. Instead the approach should focus on and celebrate the differences of students' abilities both physically and mentally. And use these differences as an asset rather than a liability. Inclusion can work as long as everyone is kept involved. When faced with adversity students can just as easily excel as fail depending on how the problem is presented and the encouragement they receive.