Concept of inclusive education, nature and it’s objectives

This PPT should give an idea about concept of Inclusive Education, Nature of IE & its objectives

1. Concept of Inclusive Education, Nature and it’s Objectives

2. Inclusive Education Inclusive Education (IE) is a new approach towards educating the children with disability and learning difficulties with that of normal ones within the same roof.

3. Meaning of Inclusive Education Inclusive Education is defined as a learning environmental that promotes the full personal, academic and professional development of all learners irrespective of race, class, color, gender, disability, sexual preference, learning styles and language

4. Inclusive Education as defined by NCF 2005 Disability is a social responsibility. No selection procedures to be adopted for denying admission to learner with disabilities. Make provisions and not restrictions, adjust to the needs of the child. Remove Social, physical and attitudinal barriers. Partnership is our strength such as : School –teacher, teacher – children, children-children, teachers-parents, school system and outside system. All good practices of teaching are practices of inclusion. Learn human rights and conquer human wrong.

5. Aims and Objectives of Inclusive Education Education for ALL Protection of rights Identification of skills Development of Social consciousness. To prepare for new challenges To improve quality of education

6. Principles of Inclusive Education No discrimination with students. Equal educational opportunities School adapt to the need of student Equal educational benefits for the all students. The student’s views are listened to and taken seriously. Individual differences between students are a source of richness and diversity, and not a problem.

7. Need and importance of Inclusive Education To fulfill the constitutional responsibilities. To development of healthy citizenship. For achieving the universalization. Developing feeling of self respect. For social equality. Self reliant.

8. Process of Inclusive Education Awareness raising on the right to education for all children at local, regional and national levels. Parents support to understand their children’s educational, social and sometimes medical needs. Policies : Developing inclusive education polities, revising existing policies. Teacher training Programmes to promote inclusive practices. Specialized techniques for teaching children with a range of learning and communication styles and needs.

9. Role of Special Educator Interaction with family. To be able to solve their problem . To develop new learning strategies . To be able to develop self confidence. To be able provide special facilities. To be able to look after their personal needs. To be able recognize their hidden talents.

10. Initiative programmes taken by Indian Government The Integrated Education for Disabled Children Scheme, (IEDC) launched in December 1974 replaced by IEDSS (2009-10). The District Primary Education Program, 1994 . The National Policy on Education, 1986 . The Project Integrated Education for the Disabled (PIED), launched in 1987. The persons with disabilities Act, 1995. The Rehabilitation Council Act (1992) made a historic collaboration with National Council for Teacher Education on Jan 19, 2005. A Comprehensive plan of Action for children and youth with disabilities, March 2005 (Making all schools disabled-friendly by 2020).

11. Reforms in Curriculum Use of teaching Aids. Simple curriculum . Adequate facilities . Participation in games. Co-operative curriculum. Providing reading material. Participation in co-curricular activities. Multi-level and flexible curriculum.

12. Design of Classroom for Inclusive Education Size of class . Teaching aids . Restriction of time. Arrangement of light. Attention of physical needs. Special attention to disabled children.