Inclusion

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The Inclusion Classroom

Your Name

Department of Education and Liberal Arts, University of Arizona Global Campus

EDU 304: Introduction to Education

Instructor's Name

Date

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The Inclusion Classroom

Include a brief introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement that will be the main point you support throughout your paper.

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Hint: Do not use a quote for the definition. Instead, paraphrase from the source you use and provide an in-text citation.

The Face of Inclusion

Definition

In this section, define inclusion using your own words. Then, describe at least three advantages and three disadvantages of inclusion as an educational approach. Be sure to examine both sides, provide your own analysis, and include evidence.

Hint: Review this Fact Sheet to learn about how this population is impacted. Cite this resource in your discussion.

Improved Performance

In this section, summarize the requirement for improved performance of students with disabilities under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Discuss how ESSA supports special needs learners.

Hint: Use and cite at least one of the following: The Promise and the Peril for Students with Disabilities or Six Principles for Principals to Consider

The Common Core State Standards

In this section, discuss how Common Core State Standards are impacting the learning of students with special needs. Then, discuss some strategies that are being used to help students achieve these standards.

Conclusion

Include a brief conclusion to your paper. Do not simply restate the introductory paragraph.

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References

Use APA style to reference your course text and one additional scholarly source. Remember, you MUST include in-text citations throughout your paper to show your reader what information you used from outside sources. For help with the reference page, please see this resource.

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