Elementary SuperVision and the Supervisor: Teacher Attitudes and Inclusive Education

Evidence has emerged which suggests that as a supervisor, the importance of knowingoneself, and knowing those that he or she is supervising, is vital to the success of the group. We arguethat when conflicting values, attitudes, and beliefs are present amongst the members of the groupover an issue (inclusion), or over the behaviours of a member (non-inclusive), the entire group canbreak down. Therefore, to successfully implement a program, such as inclusion, knowing the attitudesof the staff is vital as a program such as this cannot be successful without positive support.