What is the Best Environment for Special Needs Students to Learn?

Whether or not special needs students should be included in regular classrooms is a big topic now in schools. What is going to make them be better students? I believe that including all students in the same classroom will best benefit all students. It is a challenge for the special needs students as well as the other students yet it is a growing experience for both. It challenges the special needs students to do as well as the other children and challenges the other children to work cooperatively with the special needs students. IDEA or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act says that students with disabilities need to be in the least restrictive classrooms as possible. It has been discovered that students with disabilities do best in normal classrooms rather than isolated ones. I believe this is because they dont feel different from others. This is also good because the other students wont look at the special ed students as different and they will realize they are all equal. This can be challenging for teachers but that is why there are aids to help. Schools need to be sure that each classroom is equipped for every student.

I believe inclusion is important. They should still have special ed departments where they can take the kids out if they need help. Including special needs students in the same classroom creates a good environment. I feel the special needs students are happier they can do the same things everyone else does and feel included in activities. I believe they will be excel to their full potential. I think all schools should start doing this and assess to what extent the kids can be in the same classroom. This will benefit every student.

http://nvpie.org/inclusive.html
http://suite101.com/article/understanding-classroom-inclusion-for-children-with-special-needs-a232748