Mainstreaming Classrooms

<Tab/>According to D'Arcy Lynees, mainstreaming is an educational method that includes all types of learners as opposed to separating them according to their differences (Lynees, D'Arcy, 2003). The purpose of mainstreaming is to give every student a normal classroom experience; however, meeting the needs of each student may become quite a challenge. The term mainstreaming was not introduced into society until around 1975 (R. Turbull et al., 1995). Many advocate of mainstreaming believe …

…special needs children need. <Tab/>In conclusion, children with special needs should not be mainstreamed into regular education classrooms; however, each case is still different. Some children have less needs and can develop normally in a regular education classroom. Others needs the individualized attention and the "safe haven" they receive in a special education setting. There is much to be said about how far along special education programs have come over