As educators we must discover our philosophy and beliefs about how to best create inclusive learning environments for the learners we support each day. Your vision will likely change and evolve as you grow as an educator and even as you gain knowledge in this course. Therefore, take some time this week to reflect on your vision of inclusion. It will lay a good foundation for when you create a project representing your philosophy of inclusion for children with exceptionalities in Week 5 of our class.
To prepare,
- Watch The Inclusion Classroom: An Inclusive Education MovementLinks to an external site..
- Read There Is No Place Called InclusionLinks to an external site..
- Locate the quote you shared in your introduction post. “Diversity in all forms is a path to greatness”
In your journal,
- Explain your vision of inclusion.
- Discuss which piece of legislation from this weeks learning most impacted your vision (e.g., FAPE, LRE, IEP, IDEA, etc.).
- Describe how the quote you shared in your introduction post aligns with your vision of inclusion.
Suggested Assignment Length
- One to two double-spaced pages (not including references page)
Research and Resource Expectations
- Sources are not required for your journal assignment. However, if you need to cite information, you must cite in APA format as outlined in the APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. resource and include a references page. Use the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. for guidance.
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