Assignment:
Scenario:
Your preschool has always made an effort to be open to children of all abilities. However, many of the teachers are frequently surprised when they get a child with disabilities in their classroom. The director feels that creating an inclusion philosophy statement to be included in the school policy handbook would help teachers know what to expect when they come to work at the school. The statement would also help the staff work toward the common goal of having a high quality inclusive program. The director has asked you, an early childhood teacher, to write and propose an inclusion philosophy statement the center can adopt that highlights the importance of belonging and membership for children with disabilities.
1. Create a one-paragraph inclusion philosophy statement with the core concept focusing on the importance of belonging and membership for children with disabilities.
2. Be sure to read the SELF-EVALUATION section below to guide your thinking. Write your self-evaluation after you have completed your philosophy statement.
Self-Evaluation
For your philosophy statement:
a. Explain how this philosophy statement addresses the issues in the scenario.
b. Describe and justify how your philosophy statement will help the staff work toward the common goal in the scenario.