In the realm of education, the idea of inclusivity is something that all educators strive to achieve. The act of crafting an inclusive classroom is not only important academically, but also important in the shaping of young children’s lives. Education is not the idealistic one-size-fits-all-all community. Instead, it is a community that exemplifies the diverse aspects of humanity through learning styles, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, disabilities, and beyond. To be an effective educator, one must cater to the needs of each of these individual groups, as well as employ the willingness to learn from others. Each of our students will bring something different to our classroom and it is our job to nurture the needs of whatever …show more content…
As a student with exceptional needs, I have experienced the commitment that is needed from my teachers for me to succeed. Growing up with ADHD, learning was hard, and even harder when my teachers did not commit to me and my individual learning needs. As an emerging educator, my goal is to meet the needs of not only my students with ADHD, but all my students with exceptional learning needs. My job is to make a commitment to these students and to work to understand each of the unique challenges they may face and the strengths that they may bring into my classroom. According to the CDC, parents report that only one in three children with ADHD receive behavioral classroom management. To ensure that students like me receive adequate support, I will strive to create a classroom environment that minimizes distractions and promotes focus for my students. I can also use seating arrangements that minimize the chance of sensory overload and focus on time management tools to assist the students’ routines. By recognizing these individual needs, I can differentiate, support, and address each of the diverse needs of these students. Inclusive Classrooms Having an inclusive classroom provides my students with many benefits, especially for my students with exceptional learning needs. By doing so, I can promote diversity and acceptance, providing a sense of belonging and community to my students, despite their differences. Studies show that inclusive education provides short-term and long-term benefits for not only special education students but all students. Additionally, it has been shown that kids with special education needs have better attendance, develop stronger skills, and are more likely to pursue higher education when they are in an inclusive classroom environment (Osewalt). By opening the door for opportunities for my students, they have the chance to do bigger things in life due to the experiences they had in school. Not only does an inclusive