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Purpose: To assist future teachers with gaining greater understanding and insight into the probable expectations and responsibilities toward children with special needs.

Instructions: Full inclusion of all children in all classrooms is likely to be a major emphasis in the years to come, thus making it essential that all teachers are well-versed in ways to accommodate the needs of children with special needs. The following exercise will assist you in developing a greater understanding of your role and responsibilities.

• What do you notice about the manner in which the teacher interacts with the children who have special needs compared with those without special needs? What needs do the children seem to have that are unique to this group? Common to other children? What modifications in instructional approach are evident?