Introduction of Inclusive Education

Introduction of Inclusive Education

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  Elementary /Secondary EducationFor Differently Abled M.Ed. III rd Semester ( Paper: M.S.C.01 ) Topic: Inclusive Education Dr. Nimisha Srivastava, St. Xavier’s College of Education,Patna.
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   Inclusive Educationallows students of all backgrounds to learn and grow side by side, to the benefit of all. UNICEF
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  MEANING Inclusive Education isa philosophy that value , respect and welcome the diversity in the schools and colleges. It talks about the participation in each activities of the students and reducing exclusion from the school and society. In short, inclusive education addresses the exceptionality/disability of the students by making necessary arrangements and accommodations in the same schools and classes along with their non disabled peers.
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  Michael F. Giangreco(1997) . Inclusive education is a set of values, principles and practices that seeks more effective and meaningful education for all students, regardless of weather they have exceptionality labels or not.
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  Features :  Basedon the principle of non-discrimination.  It is a process : to bring all children in the same premises and classes regardless of their weaknesses or strengths, to appreciate heterogeneity , to feel respected ,valued and self-reliant. It is an effort to adapt necessary teaching-learning strategies , accommodations for making inclusion for all learners.
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  Valuing others Sense of belongingness Positive Climate Common learning environment Understanding the needsof children Welcome Diversity Inclusive Education is: Respect everyone
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  INCLUSIVE EDUCATION INCLUDES ALL (Divyang & Non-divyang)
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  Role of Teachersin Inclusive Classroom  Teachers must try to discover the new and innovative way of teaching, therefore the different abilities of the students must be flourished. For inclusive classroom teacher can apply multiple form of instructions so that every child of the class respond appropriately. Example: If someone has dyslexia problem a teacher can provide him to listen the audio book ,multisensory instruction ,video tap rather than reading the text.
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   Individual needsmust be discussed while teaching the whole class.  Provide accommodations(adjustment and adaptation) to those who face problems.  Developing positive attitude between differently abled and normal children  Maximize the participation of all students  Construct teaching aids according to the need of the class  Provide parental guidance and counseling  Remove architectural barriers
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  Every child hasthe right to quality education and learning- Unicef UNICEF works for INCLUSIVE EDUCATTION. It focuses on four key areas: Advocacy Awareness- raising Capacity –building Implementation- Support
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  Teaching –Learning Strategiesfor Inclusive Classroom :  Co-operative learning and Peer Tutoring  Project based learning approach  Problem based approach  Implement Universal Design for Learning  Collaborative teaching
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  Team Teaching  Provideaccommodations to students with disabilities.  Instructors are required by law to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities.  Multisensory Instruction  E-Learning