Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan 2002

This presentation is related to B.Ed. syllabus. It covers main points of SSA with reference to Inclusive education.

1. Sukhbir Kaur Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan - 2002 With Reference to Inclusive Education

2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan is a significant effort by Government of India to popularize Universal E lementary Education (UEE). It aims to bring every child irrespective of difference in gender, physical, intellectual and socio-cultural conditions.

3. Inclusive Education Inclusive education means full inclusion of children with diverse abilities in all aspects of schooling which other children are able to access and enjoy. It involves regular schools and classrooms genuinely adopting and changing to meet needs of all children as well as celebrating and valuing differences.

4. How b oth are related? Both SSA and Inclusive Education aim to bring all children in mainstream of education. ‟ Equal access to education is a matter of right not privilege ”

5. Main Points of SSA -2002 (With reference to inclusive education) Zero Rejection Policy : it means no child should be deprived of education. SSA emphasis that children with special needs should be brought to common school. Identification of children with special needs with help of Primary Health Centres and Anganwadis should obe done

6. Main Points of SSA -2002 (With reference to inclusive education) Assessment of children with special needs by special teams at block level. Provision of appropriate assistive devices to children with special needs by Government. Establishment of resource rooms to provide at district level for providing special equipments, learning materials and special teaching techniques.

7. Main Points of SSA -2002 (With reference to inclusive education) Teacher training at block level to meet needs of children with diverse abilities. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children with special needs to made by schools with consultation of experts on basis of disability. Financial provision to children with special needs.

8. Main Points of SSA -2002 (With reference to inclusive education) Orientation training for parents to make them aware of their role and help in study. Promotion of NGOs and social organization to provide help in educating of children with special needs. Research to be conducted in field of special education and needs of children with disabilities.

9. Conclusion SSA has adopted an expansive and broad programme to bring all children in mainstream of education, keeping in mind the concept of inclusion.