Cons+of+Inclusion

Cons: The Pros and Cons of Inclusion and Labeling (together II) home
 * Labeling sets a person apart from others and connects the labeled individual to undesirable characteristics
 * avoidance and isolation can result
 * gifted and talented labels could have a negative impact
 * labeling in general can cause the student to become too concerned with the label
 * Special education labels can cause a child to feel unworthy and carry negative implications
 * Gifted child will feel as if they do not deserve to be labeled as gifted
 * A label my offend parents of disabled children because they may feel embarrassed or in denial
 * Labels focus on childs negative aspects (what they cannot do)
 * Holds low expectations for child
 * Disability becomes an excuse for childs behavior
 * Lables provide a basis fo rkeeping children out of the "regular" classroom
 * A labled child may develop poor self concept leading alienation of peers or bullying
 * Lables prevent children from being in the norm with other students