This document discusses inclusion in the classroom and presents arguments both for and against the practice of inclusion. It begins by defining inclusion and providing background on its history and use. It then examines who may benefit from inclusion and provides statistics on its current use. The document outlines arguments in favor of inclusion, such as the experiences of students who have thrived in inclusive environments and the ethical reasons for supporting inclusion. However, it also acknowledges opposition to inclusion based on concerns about adequate funding, fairness to other students, and the appropriate role of schools. The document concludes by reflecting on both benefits and drawbacks of inclusion and its potential future development.

1. By Jessie Holbert
English 151

2. I. Inclusion
A. What is Inclusion in the Classroom?
1. Definition of Inclusion
2.History of Inclusive Practices
B. Who would be a good candidate for Inclusion?
1. Type of disabilities successful using Inclusion
2. Examples of Inclusion in a standard classroom
C. Statistics of children involved in Inclusive Learning
1. Number of children involved in more than one classroom
2. Number of schools using Inclusive practices

3. II. Argument for Inclusion
A. Dan Habib
1. Interview with Dan Habib and his son with Cerebral Palsy
2.Success of son in school and life skills
B. Statistics of success rate with Inclusion
C. Ethics of Inclusion
1. Right to learn
2. Right to live life to the fullest
D. Effects of Inclusion on Typically Developing Students
1. Positive effect for students involved in mixed classes
2. Students helping students programs

4. III. Argument Against Inclusion
A. Short People Need Inclusion Funds
1. Paul Carpenters argument against inclusion
B. Funds for Gifted Children
1. Forgetting the gifted
2. Expense of Inclusion
C. Fairness of Inclusion to Typically Developing Student
1. Inclusive classroom hindering students
2. Handicapped child not able to do the same work
D. Has Inclusion Gone too Far?
1. Politics of Inclusion
2. Role of school in handicapped child’s life

5. IV. Closing Thoughts
A. Personal View of Inclusion
B. Pros and Cons to Inclusive Practices
C. The Future of Inclusion
1. Inclusion in the Future
2. Inclusion and Politics