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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

An Introduction
Purpose of the section
■ To recognize that Inclusive Education is the current
goal of the global education reform for the provision of
education to children with special needs and
disabilities

■ To learn about the principle components and practice


of inclusive education

■ To appreciate & adequately address the diversity of


learners’ educational needs.
Definition of Inclusive Education
Inclusive education is a philosophy of ensuring
that:
 The educational systems & schools are
open to ALL learners
 All learners are respected for their
unique capabilities
 Learners are an integral part of
learning within the regular classroom.
 Collaborative efforts among
parents/guardians, teachers, community
and government, are put in place.
Definition of
Integration/Mainstreaming
Participation of learners with SEN in regular
schools without making changes in the curricular
provision. Learners get some or no support & are
expected to adapt to the regular school
programs.
 Functional integration – regular classroom but
use of a resource room
 Locational/physical – special unit
 Social integration – special for learning but
joins regular peers for social activities
Objectives of inclusive education
■ Provide an educational plan that modifies curriculum for maximum
opportunities for learners with SEN
■ Develop positive attitude among parents, teachers, peers and the
larger community
■ Provide equal opportunities to all children
■ Develop and implement a flexible & accessible curriculum to all
children
■ Reach the unreached children & youth in the regular schools
■ Facilitate inclusion of the learner in all aspects of life
■ Identify & minimize barriers to learning & development
■ Minimize effects of disabilities on the child
Principles and benefits of inclusive education
■ Equal opportunities for quality education
■ Child-centred curriculum in a school within his/her
community
■ Accessibility to the learning by all learners through
differentiated learning & assessment process
■ The needs of ALL learners are addressed
■ Recognition of individual differences
■ Provision for positive learning opportunities with support for
learners with SEN in the regular school
■ Focus on change of attitudes, behaviors, teaching methods
to overcome existing barriers to learning
■ Calls on collaboration between education service providers
and others in the community
Benefits of inclusive education
■ All learners learn and grow in an environment which
they will later live and work.
■ Teachers become accommodating, patient,
cooperative, etc
■ Children become considerate, patient and humble as
they support their peers with SEN
■ Teachers share ideas & knowledge among
themselves, with parents, etc and develop their
knowledge and skills
■ It creates a school for all where everybody benefits
■ Gives equal opportunities to all learners promoting
the rights of all to education
Benefits of Inclusive Education
Benefits to learners
■ Greater success in achieving IEP goals
■ Those with SEN in regular classes do better academically &
socially than those in non-inclusive schools
■ Gain high self- esteem for being accepted by peers &
teachers
■ Benefits to regular learners
 Reduced fear of human differences
 Increased comfort & awareness
 Development of personal principles
 Warm & caring friendships
Benefits of Inclusive Education
Benefit to teachers
 Gain knowledge and skills

 Move to manipulative & creative methods of


teaching

 Use of more collaborative problem solving


approaches among learners

 Promotion of teamwork between teachers & support


teachers, physiotherapists, etc
Thank You

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