Discussion Board #1
Brittany McLennan
Three benefits of inclusive education are:
 Help children have more respect for others. Children will have the opportunity to
learn about other peoples differences no matter what they may be. This will help
children learn that being different is normal. It may also help children find
similarities with other children.
 All children feel included. Inclusive education can help children with difference to
be a part of the group. They will be included in social activities and other events
even outside of a school setting.
 Better communication and academic achievements. Children both with difference
and without will be able to watch and see what each child does. The children who
may be behind in their communication will be able to learn from their peers. This
also goes for academics.
Three challenges of inclusive education are:
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Large class sizes. This can be a challenge because when there is a larger class
size the children that have differences or may be struggling can be left behind.
This is because the class is too large for an educator to help everyone to their full
potential.
Lack of educator training. This can be a challenge because educators may not
know how to deal with a situation. They may not know how to help a child learn
who learns differently.
Peer rejection. Sometimes children can bully other children with differences. I
find that when this happens other children tend to join in with the group. This can
cause the opposite of what an inclusive education is all about and can be very
difficult to overcome.