Character Education and Students With Disabilities

Title - Character Education and Students With Disabilities

Author - Lehr, Donna, Katzman, Lauren, Clinton, LeRoy, Sullivan, Eileen E.

Author's Purpose for Writing - To express that students with disabilities are part of school communities, and they can enhance character development in non-disabled students by serving as examples of strength and character in the face of obstacles.

What are the points made by the review of the literature?
All students should learn the meaning of social inclusion, which is part of a democratic society, which is at risk when a society fails to develop the talents of all its members.

Students can learn through interacting with disabled classmates to to develop attitudes and
behaviors consistent with enabling individuals with disabilities to become contributing members of society.

Students can learn about the difference between supporting people with disabilities and taking care of them.

Having students with varying abilities in schools necessitates differentiation of instruction
to meet the wide range of student needs. When teachers are able to meet the needs of a variety of students, they they provide a model for meeting the needs of community members.

When disabled students are given tools for learning, it helps them to develop higher order thinking skills.

Conclusion - The inclusion of students with disablities and their relationships with their peers
without disabilitiescan create an environment of personal responsibility, kind acceptance, and thoughtful citizenship.