Double Entry Journal #1

Inclusive education is incorporating diverse students in to a classroom. Inclusion is meant to include a variety students. It includes students who are varied in their abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ethnic groups, and many, many more. Inclusive classes include students who vary with diverse needs and abilities.
All inclusive schools have characteristics that they all have in common. One of these characteristics is having a sense of community. Every child is encouaged to participate and is respected as part of the communicty. Every child is encouraged to do the best they can. Another characteristic they all share is having parents as partners. Parents are incorporated as part of the problem solving team and can put their ideas for their child in to action to make sure what is best for the child is being done. They are able to make their wishes and concerns known without feeling like an outsider to the school.
For students to become more responsible and effective in the inclusion process, they should be allowed more participation in the community. Students can participate in cooperative groups, be peer mediators, or even tutor younger children. By doing these types of things students can feel like they are part of something bigger.
I found an article and picture about inclusive practices on ehow.com. I chose this because first of all I liked the picture. However, after reading the article I really enjoyed it. It had many of the same points and positions as the other article. Link

Citations:
Inos, R. H., & Quigley, M. (n.d.). Research review for inclusive practices. Retrieved from http://www.prel.org/products/Products/Inclusive-practices.htm
Ketley, C. (2011, May 27). Proponents of theories of inclusive education. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/info_8498143_proponents-theories-inclusive-education.html