PSYC 3800 Chapter 5: Bilingualism

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3800
• Professor: Jen Lasenby- Lessard

Document Summary

Is inclusion a reasonable approach to teaching exceptional students? (see page 148 in textbook) Inclusion: integrating exceptional students into regular education classroom; emphasis on participation. Integration: practice of having exceptional students participate in activities with their nonexceptional peers (bcme thinks integration is the only one way to achieve inclusion the preferred way) The principle of inclusion is popular among canadians as we strive to build an inclusive society. However, i believe that it is important to understand that each individual is exactly that an individual. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, and may excel in different learning environments whether they are exceptional students or not. The fact that it is not always successful is a significant point to keep in mind. A major argument in favour of inclusion reasons that exceptional learners do better academically in general as opposed to special education settings, according to research (katz & miranda,