Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e

Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University

Creating Inclusive Classrooms: The Ability/Disability Continuum and the Health Dimension

Essay


1		Discuss briefly three or four aspects of the philosophy that underlies inclusion. In what ways do these beliefs provide support for inclusive education?



2		Federal guidelines under IDEA define 13 disability categories in a number of dimensions. Mention at least three of those dimensions, and discuss why having specific definitions of disability categories is important.



3		The original P.L. 94-142 has been amended several times. State the original basic requirements in the law, the names of the major amendments, and the requirements that have been added since 1975.



4		What three fundamental ideas underlie the relation between inclusion and human diversity? What implications does collaboration have for inclusion? Is it necessary? Why?



5		Discuss some reasons why flexibility is important if an inclusive classroom is to be successful. What aspects of the classroom experience might have to be adapted? Give some examples of such adaptation.

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