I have learned so much about inclusion in early childhood through the research I did working on this paper. I have come to believe that inclusion can be a positive experience for both the child with special needs and the typically developing child. The children learn that not everyone walks, talks, and learns in the same way. They learn tolerance and acceptance of others differences. Inclusion is not easy and is often challenging for both the children and the teacher. People are often afraid of things that are different. Through proper education we can alleviate some fears of people with special needs. I believe as teachers we need to stand up and be advocates for the things we feel are important. Children especially need us to advocate for them in so many ways.
This class taught me so much about researching, formatting, and preparing to write a research paper. I also learned how using an outline is so helpful to keep topics together and keep thoughts flowing properly.
