The skills for effective teaching were investigated among elementary teachers working in inclusive classrooms to determine whether the appearance of "constructivist" skills are independent of, or follow from the mastery of teaching behaviours that are more transmissive in nature. The data were extracted from the Classroom Observation…

While considerable research has been directed at examining the effectiveness of placement for exceptional students, few studies have examined the instructional characteristics which contribute to the success or failure of these students included in regular classrooms (Swanson & Hoskyn, 1999; Swanson, Hoskyn & Lee, 1999). Over the last decade we…

The inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms has become the preferred model of service delivery in many educational jurisdictions. The benefits of an inclusive model for students are becoming clear as the research evidence begins to accumulate. However, the authors argue, inclusion may well offer benefits for…