The Pros And Cons Of Full Inclusion

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Inclusion is still a controversial theme in a worldwide perspective since the Salamanca Statement (UNESCO, 1994, p. ix), which declared that all governments should urge to “give the highest policy and budgetary priority to improve their education systems to enable them to include all children regardless of individual differences or difficulties.” However, theory and practices reveal several pros and cons to this practice, that causes both benefits and disadvantages to special education students.
On one hand, the concept of full inclusion is based on concern of human rights, that every person should live in a just society, having equal opportunities, where members celebrate diversity in every aspect. That seems utopic in the real world, but it undoubtedly is an idea that should be elaborated and stimulated. Segregating children with special needs not only provide
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Alternatively, the school system per se should be rethought, not only because of students of special needs, but for all students. Since all students have their own difficulties and individual talents, they cannot be taught only to pass the standardized tests, but they should be prepared for life. Additionally, training teachers to deal with children with special needs will also provide them tools to manage their classroom in a more effective way, which will benefit all students. Furthermore, certain students will always need additional support, and it should be addressed in terms of providing appropriate resources (material in braille, for example), but also preparing the other students to accept diversity and recognize other talents that the student might have. In conclusion, students with special needs can be more successful in an inclusive environment, when the schools are prepared to educate