Teaching in Inclusive Settings
"The goal of inclusion is to prepare students to participate as fully contributing members of society" - Wehman
ROAD BLOCKS TO THE INCLUSIVE SETTING
- Many general educators are not familiar with the needs of students with disabilities.
- General educators are often unfamiliar with methods or strategies used to enhance instruction for students with disabilities.
- Updated curriculum of teacher education programs in higher education to reflect changes in how special and general educators should be trained.
Specific Training Areas Needed for General and Special Educators
1. Collaborative Teaching
2. Differentiated Instruction
3. Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills
4. Integration of Technology
5. Application of Academic Content to Real-Life Situations
6. Teaching Community Skills
"The goal of inclusion is to prepare students to participate as fully contributing members of society" - Wehman
ROAD BLOCKS TO THE INCLUSIVE SETTING
- Many general educators are not familiar with the needs of students with disabilities.
- General educators are often unfamiliar with methods or strategies used to enhance instruction for students with disabilities.
- Updated curriculum of teacher education programs in higher education to reflect changes in how special and general educators should be trained.
Specific Training Areas Needed for General and Special Educators
1. Collaborative Teaching
2. Differentiated Instruction
3. Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills
4. Integration of Technology
5. Application of Academic Content to Real-Life Situations
6. Teaching Community Skills