Maintaining an Inclusive Environment for Students with Learning Disabilities: Taking a Look at Social Inclusion Strategies

This Masters of Teaching Research Project is a qualitative study that will measure the various strategies that teachers implement within the classroom. This research is not limited only to measuring strategies that pertain to assistance with academics. This research will also measure strategies that teachers utilize to help students with social cohesion and maintaining inclusivity within the classroom. Additionally, apart from looking at the strategies that pertain to academic instruction and the curriculum, this research focuses on strategies that are used to assist students with learning disabilities in becoming more socially adjusted within the classroom. This study brings forth the reality that students with learning disabilities face on a daily basis and part of its purpose is to inform teaching professionals on ways that they can both confront these issues and provide appropriate supports. I believe that students who have learning disabilities are more at risk of becoming discouraged or unmotivated. As a former student, and now a teacher candidate, I can see how students can become disconnected from the rest of the class. This can and does result in poor academic performance and insecurity. In order to conduct this research, two interviews will be conducted. Secondary analysis of previous data and research will also be analyzed for relevant information. Finally, qualitative data will be collected on the basis of participant observation during my practicum placement