Our Personal Pros and Cons of Inclusion in the School Environmnet

Pros
· Social interaction with peers
· Access to the general education curriculum
· Diversity- raise awareness and create acceptance
· Natural and stimulating environment
· Transitioning to the real world
· Child centered practice- finding out individual needs of children

Cons
· In some cases, an inclusion classroom may not be the child’s least restrictive environment
· Less individualized instruction
· More planning – more accommodations and modifications
· Some teachers may not have special education backgrounds, which may make it more difficult for the classroom teacher
· Not enough supports for the general education teacher / lack of funding

Please share your opinions (pros and cons) of inclusion in the comment section!