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Why is it important to learn about special education?

Special education is of great importance for children with learning disabilities, because it gives them the opportunity to get quality education in line with their unique needs. Special education enables every student to gain a high level of independence and reach their full potential.

What is the importance of learning the foundation of special and inclusive education?

Inclusive education provides opportunities to learn about and accept individual differences, lessening the impact of harassment and bullying. Develop friendships with a wide variety of other children, each with their own individual needs and abilities.

What you learn from working with special needs?

Increasingly teachers are using the term learning difference rather than disability to discuss how students learn. Great teachers learn to present concepts in flexible ways so that they engage all of their students, get them involved in their own learning, and permit them to show their understanding in different ways.

Why is it important to be inclusive?

Some of the benefits of inclusion for children with (or without) disabilities are friendship skills, peer models, problem solving skills, positive self-image, and respect for others. This can trickle down to their families as well, teaching parents and families to be more accepting of differences.

What is the importance of inclusion in education?

Research evidence overwhelmingly supports inclusive education. As well as positive outcomes for social justice and a sense of community and belonging, there are benefits for learning outcomes and for the social, behavioural and physical development of children and young people who do and do not experience disability.

What are the three most important lessons you have learned from interacting with individuals with disabilities?

10 Things The World Can Learn From People With Disabilities

• True happiness is really possible in a “broken” body.
• Patience can get you through almost anything.
• Accidents can and will happen.
• Disability can happen to anyone.
• Don’t sweat the little things.
• Being different is an opportunity.

What is the importance of inclusive?

It fosters a culture of respect and belonging. It also provides the opportunity to learn about and accept individual differences. It provides all children with opportunities to develop friendships with one another. Friendships provide role models and opportunities for growth.

What is the importance of values in inclusive education?

Inclusive education can be seen to be underpinned by the values of equality, participation, developing and sustaining communities and respect for diversity. The values a teacher holds are an essential determinant of their actions.