Inclusive Education: Bridging the Gap for Students with Special Needs

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  • Kumar A Assistant Professor, Education Dept, Haryana, India

Keywords:

Inclusive education, Special needs, Individualized support, Mainstream classrooms

Abstract

By promoting diversity and fairness in the classroom, inclusive education is a paradigm shift that can close the achievement gap for kids with special needs. This method recognises the inherent value of providing equal opportunity for all students to get a high-quality education, regardless of their individual strengths and weaknesses. Instead of just include children with special needs in regular classes, inclusive education works to foster a climate where all students are valued and their differences are acknowledged and accommodated. As a result, pupils are more likely to be accepting of others who are different from themselves and to show compassion for those who are less fortunate. To ensure that all students may fully engage and develop their abilities, inclusive classrooms often provide individualised assistance and modifications. With the help of parents and specialists from a variety of fields, students with a wide range of learning styles may benefit from an inclusive education. As a result, classrooms become more dynamic and adaptable as educators learn to adjust their practises to accommodate diverse student requirements. To ensure that all students, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses, have access to high-quality educational opportunities, "inclusive education" is more than simply a concept. By adopting this strategy, we may level the playing field for kids with special needs, paving the way for a more accepting and caring society that recognises the value in each person.

References

UNESCO. (2011). "Education for people and planet: Creating sustainable futures for all." This report discusses the importance of inclusive education in achieving sustainable development goals.

Booth, T., & Ainscow, M. (2011). "Index for inclusion: Developing learning and participation in schools." This resource provides practical guidance on inclusive education for educators and school leaders.

Slee, R. (2013). "The irregular school: Exclusion, schooling and inclusive education." This book provides critical insights into the challenges of inclusive education and the concept of exclusion in schools.

Florian, L., & Spratt, J. (2013). "Enacting inclusion: A framework for interrogating inclusive practice." European Journal of Special Needs Education, 28(2), 119-135. This article presents a framework for analyzing and improving inclusive practices.

Thomas, G., & Loxley, A. (2013). "Deconstructing special education and constructing inclusion." McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book offers a critical examination of special education and the construction of inclusive practices.

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Published

09-12-2013

How to Cite

Kumar, A. (2013). Inclusive Education: Bridging the Gap for Students with Special Needs. Global International Research Thoughts, 1(1), 1–4. Retrieved from https://girt.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/1

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