This document provides information about inclusive classrooms for young learners. It defines an inclusive classroom as a general education classroom that welcomes and supports all students, including those with learning differences or disabilities. An inclusive classroom provides supports and adaptations so that every child can participate equally in learning activities. It also reduces stigma. Effective inclusive classrooms are facilitated by teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists working together to meet all students' diverse needs. The rationale for inclusion is that all children deserve equal access to education alongside their peers, where they can develop relationships and positive attitudes toward differences.

1. Semester 1
2021-2022
Introduction to
Inclusive
Classroom for
Young Learners

2. What is
Inclusion?
Draw what inclusion means
to you by using circles and
stars
Save your figure to compare
later with given figures

3. Describe this
figure in one
word:

4. Describe this
figure in one
word:

5. Describe this
figure in one
word:

6. Describe this
figure in one
word:
With respect to inclusion, what
does this figure represent

7. What is
Inclusion?

8. Compare your figure to
the four figures below

9. What is an
Inclusive
Classroom?
•Inclusive classrooms include
and support ALL children.
Every child is an equal
participant in the learning
process and receives the
supports needed to succeed.
• Find more information about inclusive classrooms
at: www.readingrockets.org

10. There Is No Place Called
Inclusion: Cathy Pratt
Inclusion is a belief that ALL students,
regardless of labels, should be
members of the general education
community.
The philosophy of inclusion
encourages the elimination of the dual
special and general education
systems, and the creation of a merged

11. Follow the
link. Watch
the video:
.
https://youtu.be/aTXtT05782
Inclusive
Learning:
Everyone's In
- Overview

12. What is an Inclusive
Classroom
- It is a general education classroom in a
general education school
- It welcomes and supports students with and
without learning differences
- It supports the diverse academic, social,
emotional, and communication needs of all
students
- It reduces stigma for kids with learning,
attention and behavioral issues

13. What is an Inclusive
Classroom
- Child spends the majority of the school day in the general
education classroom
- Child’s desk is included with the other groups of desks in the
classroom
- Child has access to and is included in classroom lessons and
activities that are adapted to his/her special needs
- Child’s paraprofessional or special education teacher
facilitates his/her access to the curriculum and classroom
activities
- Child receives specialist support (therapy, speech, and
language) with minimal disruption to the class routine and
program

14. Rationale: 10 Reasons for
inclusive Schools/Classrooms
Inclusion begins with the belief that all children should have
equal access to education and should learn alongside their
same –age peers because: (Nicole Eredics-readingrockets.org)
1. It is the right of every child to have equal access to education
2. All children learn with and alongside their same-age peers
3. The focus of education is on the child’s abilities, not
disabilities
4. Children develop positive attitude towards differences and
needs
5. Children develop meaningful relationships and friendships

15. Rationale: 10 Reasons for
inclusive Schools/Classrooms
Inclusion begins with the belief that all children should have
equal access to education and should learn alongside their
same –age peers because: (Nicole Eredics-readingrockets.org)
6. Students develop confidence in their ability to interact with one another
and the world around them
7. Teachers are highly trained and skilled at delivering appropriate student-
centered curriculum through differentiated activities according to abilities
8. Students with needs are supported by special education teachers,
paraprofessionals and specialists such as speech / language therapists
9. Various resources and assistive technologies are available to students in
order to reach and teach all learners
10. Inclusive schools value input and participation from the whole
community, not just students, Everyone is welcome!!!!!

16. What is an Inclusive
Classroom: Conclusion
Students’ Reflections:
Share personal experiences regarding the previously shared
ideas about inclusive classrooms.
Next topic–Week 2: Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom