EDUC 2- Foundations of Inclusive and Special Education

Professor: Dr. Amy Bonotan

Hannah Louise S. Codilla BSED-English 1C

TASK A.

1. What are the features of Special Education?

Special education is the main strategy used by schools to meet the needs of
children with disabilities and assist them in achieving the yearly objectives listed in
their Individualized Education Plans in connection with the state's academic
content standards. It is primarily created as free instruction given to the parent or
legal guardian in order to suit the unique needs of a kid with a disability who
requires changes to the special teaching and learning process, programs, special
services, and physical facilities. These people may be gifted, talented, quick
learners, visually or vocally challenged, exhibiting behavioral issues,
orthopedically disabled, or suffering from specific medical diseases. They may
also have a variety of disabilities, including intellectual retardation. Special needs
schools are different from regular schools in that they cater to students with
learning difficulties. They are organized, staffed, and furnished to provide special
needs kids with the assistance they need. These institutions exist to level the
playing field.

They offer students specific support to help them accomplish age-

appropriate educational goals. They don't take a "one size fits all" approach to
schooling. Instead, they offer tailored programming to meet the many needs that
every child has. This includes both academic requirements and social and
emotional ones. Special needs schools and programs offer a variety of tactics and
tools to accomplish this goal. Personalized instruction, short courses, low teacher-
to-student ratios, specialist educators, independent classrooms, Resource centers,
tutoring services, academic assistance and counseling, and instructional aides are a
few examples of the services they might offer. Special education programs can be
delivered in a variety of settings. They might benefit from assessments and
instruction that are specific, exact, and intensively focused on the needs of each
learner.

2. What are the featured of Inclusive Education?

All of our schools, classes, programs, and lessons must be designed with
inclusivity in mind to enable all children to participate and learn. Another facet of
inclusion that enables classrooms to actively engage all students is the discovery of
innovative instructional methodologies. It also involves learning how to promote
friendships, connections, and mutual respect among all students as well as between
students and teachers in the classroom.
Education that is inclusive is not just for some students. To be included, a child
does not need to be ready. Every kid is ready to attend traditional schools and
programs. They are not required to earn the right to take part. Inclusion education
is a novel way of considering how to make our schools a place where all kids may
participate. Innovative educators might take fresh approaches to teaching or design
classes that cater to all students. The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that
all of our children experience acceptance and value throughout their life.

Task B:

1. What are the advantages of inclusive education?

The advantages of offering all children an inclusive education have been

demonstrated over time. When done well, inclusive education is essential because:

a. All students can participate in their community, cultivate a sense of belonging,

and get better ready for life in the neighborhood as both kids and adults.
b. Better learning chances are offered by it. When they learn in classrooms
alongside other kids, kids of all levels are frequently more motivated to learn.
c. All of the children have higher aspirations. Successful inclusion aims to enhance
a person's talents and skills.
d. Children can concentrate on their own objectives while interacting with other
pupils their own age.
e. It promotes parental involvement in their children's education and in the goings-
on at their neighborhood schools.
f. It promotes a sense of respect and community. Additionally, it offers the chance
to become aware of and accepting of individual diversity.
g. It gives all kids the chance to get along with one another and form friendships.
Friendships offer opportunity for development and role models.