Examining Education with Mainstreaming and Integration Method: Literature Study

Abstract

The literature review on inclusive/integrative education practices includes a summary of important research and findings in this field. This education means integrating individuals with special needs into general education settings and giving them the opportunity to participate in general education programs. This educational model starts from the fact that students have different abilities and needs and makes the education system more inclusion-oriented. Inclusion/integration practices aim to include individuals with special needs in general education settings. Inclusion/integration education aims for students with special needs to be educated together with other students in general classes, rather than in a separate educational environment. This model aims to enable students to better adapt to society by increasing their social interaction and learning together with general education students.  The literature review on this topic addresses various factors related to inclusion/integration education by evaluating the perspectives of teachers, students and parents. In general, the literature review highlights the positive aspects of inclusion/integration practices but also shows that teachers face various challenges in implementing these practices. These challenges are usually based on factors such as lack of knowledge, classroom problems and lack of appropriate materials. Therefore, it is important to provide more support, training and resources for inclusion/integration education.