HES2 Q.96

Mainstreaming refers to the practice of placing students with disabilities into general education classrooms with appropriate support, so they can learn alongside peers without disabilities. It promotes inclusion and equal opportunities in education.

• Option A: career education – Incorrect; this focuses on preparing students for employment and job skills.

• Option B: education for the handicapped – Correct; mainstreaming is directly related to integrating students with disabilities.

• Option C: interage class groupings – Incorrect; this refers to mixed-age classrooms, not inclusion of disabled students.

• Option D: environmental education – Incorrect; this deals with teaching about the environment and sustainability.