The defining features of inclusion according to NAEYC and DEC are Access, Participation, and Support. Recognizing that having a common understanding of what inclusion means is fundamentally important for determining what types of practices and supports are necessary to achieve high quality inclusion.
The Assignment
Read the DEC/NAEYC Position Statement: “Early Childhood Inclusion” : After reading the statement
1. Define Access, Participation, and Support. ( summarize your definition in your own words)
2. View the video: Engaging Young Children With Special Needs : https://youtu.be/Jlh4-ApwIe4
3.What are some examples of access, participation, and support you viewed in the video? Be specific. Have you used these features of inclusion in your classroom? Please give examples. If you are not working in a childcare setting, how will you use these features of inclusion in the classroom? Discuss these with your peers. Refer back to the DEC/ NAEYC Position Statement: “Early Childhood Inclusion”, select one of the recommendations for using the the position statement to improve early childhood services. Why do you think this recommendation will help you be more successful when working with children with delays/disabilities and their families?
