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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

 Issue: February 2007

Inclusion in Physical Education: Changing the Culture
April Tripp, Terry L. Rizzo, & Linda Webbert

Abstract:
Standard-driven curriculum, evidence of learning through assessment, meaningful performance outcomes, and the growing diversity of student populations are transforming how inclusion is implemented and evaluated. To provide all students with a quality instructional program that meets individual educational needs in the context of political and social justice, a culture of collaboration, community building, and reflective practice is needed. The areas of socio-educational cultural change discussed in this article are (a) program administration, (b) evaluation, (c) instruction and curriculum, (d) long-term planning, and (f) storytelling. For physical education to be truly inclusive, educators must think of it as a community of learners with many kinds of diversity.

Article category: Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities-Part 1