The inclusion of students with disabilities in the general classroom setting can be beneficial to all students. Some teachers have expressed concerns about the types of accommodations that may be needed for successful inclusion. Cooperative learning has been shown to be helpful for most students with disabilities as well as for students without disabilities. This article examines a relatively new form of cooperative learning, "foreign exchange," which is designed to maximize both cognitive and social development. The strategy is described, and an example of how it has been used is provided.
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