Inclusive education Concept Meaning and Importance

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Inclusive education Concept Meaning and Importance Objectives Learners will get knowledge of different perspectives of inclusive education. Reflect on different aspects of inclusiveness and their challenges Formulate attitudes towards children with special needs. Contribute to the implementation of laws pertaining to the education of children with special needs. Inclusive Education: Concept An education system that includes all students, welcomes and supports them to learn, whoever they are and their abilities or requirements. This means making sure that teaching and the curriculum, school buildings, classrooms, play areas, transport and toilets are appropriate for all children at all levels. Inclusive education means all children learn together in the same schools. ------------UNICEF Principles of Inclusive Education Compulsory, free primary education for all children Non-discrimination: removing any forms of discrimination that stop people with disabilities from getting an education Reasonable accommodation: making adjustments to meet individual needs Need of Inclusive Education Educational Need Social Need Economic Need All Children learn more effectively Contributes to more inclusive Societies It is cost-effective Objectives of Inclusive Education Education for all Protection of rights Identification of Skills Development of social consciousness To prepare for new Challenges Opportunities for all Importance of Inclusive Education It improves learning for all children – both those with and without disabilities. It promotes understanding, reduces prejudice, and strengthens social integration. It ensures that children with disabilities are equipped to work and contribute economically and socially to their communities How to make inclusive Education possible? An end to discrimination An end to excluding children with disabilities Practical support or adaptations for students to enable them to learn – this is called ‘reasonable accommodation. Individual education plans for children with disabilities set out what accommodations and support they need. Services for specific impairments such as learning braille or sign language, classroom reorganization, and accessible learning materials. Teachers adequately trained to work in inclusive schools. Features of Inclusive Education Non-discrimination Best interests of the children Right of the child to be heard Protection from violence and abuse Opportunity for life within the community Support with mobility Access to healthcare Habilitation and rehabilitation Inclusive Education Promotes Participation in public life Exercise of legal capacity Work and employment Adequate standard of living References https://www.unicef.org/eca/sites/unicef.org.eca/files/IE_summary_accessible_220917_brief.pdf THANKS