Theories-based Inclusive Education Practices

Education Quarterly Reviews, Vol.2 No.2, 2019

8 Pages Posted: 9 Jul 2019

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Zaid Al-Shammari

Department of Communication Disorders Sciences; Kuwait University

Paula E. Faulkner

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Chris Forlin

Independent

Date Written: June 17, 2019

Abstract

This review paper examines the theories of behaviourism, cognitivism, and constructivism that are considered to underpin the theory and practice of inclusive education. We argue that education practices related to the inclusion of students with special educational needs can be derived from each of the three theoretical perspectives. By adopting an eclectic approach to the use of theory-driven inclusive education, we suggest that inclusive education practices best serve the needs of all students, including those with special needs.

Keywords: Inclusive Education, Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

Suggested Citation

Al-Shammari, Zaid and Faulkner, Paula E. and Forlin, Chris, Theories-based Inclusive Education Practices (June 17, 2019). Education Quarterly Reviews, Vol.2 No.2, 2019, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3415247

Zaid Al-Shammari (Contact Author)

Department of Communication Disorders Sciences ( email )

Safat, 13060
Kuwait

Kuwait University ( email )

Kuwait

HOME PAGE: http://www.ku.edu.kw

Paula E. Faulkner

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

1601 E. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27411
United States

Chris Forlin

Independent

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