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INCLUSION: A BIRTHRIGHT Education is the most important factor in any country’s social and economic development. It builds human capital by producing informed and productive citizens. Education creates opportunities for marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities to become better adjusted and productive citizens. People with disabilities are still at a severe disadvantage in terms of accessing education in many parts of the world, especially in Pakistan. World Health Organization (WHO, 1981) indicates that 10 percent of the population has some sort of disability, such as visual impairment, hearing impairment, mental retardation, physical disability, learning disability or multiple disabilities. Of these, only two percent†¦show more content†¦Its also beneficial for the peers and the adults they interact with helping them realize that people with disabilities are capable of successfully accomplishing many things. Inclusive education improves the school environment for everyone. Staff skills increase, teaching methods become more flexible, and more use is made of peer tutoring and small group work. Students become involved in both teaching and learning. CHALLENGES OF INCLUSION Attitudes are the greatest barrier or the greatest asset to the development of inclusion in education. The principle of an inclusive education system in which tolerance, diversity and equity is striven for may be uncontested; however, the way in which we achieve this is much more challenging. The existing education system in Pakistan is not strong enough to support inclusion yet. Some of the main challenges to inclusive education programs in Pakistan are the following: †¢ Negative attitudes of parents, teachers, politicians, services providers and community members towards children with disabilities †¢ Lack of parental awareness about children with disabilities and their potential †¢ Accessibility of school buildings, classrooms toilets, playground and transport †¢ Biases in the curriculum, assessment, and examination system †¢ Limited financial resources †¢ Inadequate support system including insufficient trained and qualified professionals, medical and paramedical staff †¢ Lack of continuousShow MoreRelatedLegal Framework Supporting Inclusive Education1632 Words   |  7 Pages2.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION. The International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981 and the United Nations Decade of Disabled People 1983-1992 led to major breakthroughs globally in the recognition of the rights of PWDs and in realization of international policies/framework to protect those rights. One of these rights is the right to education. This right is enshrined and reasserted in various international documents . The Statement and Framework for Action from the World ConferenceRead MoreStudent s Social Background And Their Connections Within Society1531 Words   |  7 PagesAs a pre-service educator it is imperative to understand a student’s social background and their connections within society. Julie Matthews regards education being concerned with the transmission of culture, values, beliefs, knowledge and skills (2013,p166). Social insights into learner’s backgrounds can expose how and why student’s act and think in a particular way. Developmentally the sociology of education has provided numerous theories, the functionalist perspective, the conflict perspectiveRead MoreThe Importance Of The Teacher s Inclusive Education Essay1663 Words   |  7 Pagesteacher in inclusive education. For several years’ children who suffer with disabilities and learning difficulties where separated and not given the same opportunities. Thankfully changes have been made in the edu cation system and society, showing these children may seem different and may struggle a little more than the average child but they are not stupid and can exceed the expectation for a child of their age. In this essay I will be going through the developments for inclusive education and theRead More1.6 Justification Of The Study. The Exclusion Of Pwds By1223 Words   |  5 Pagesto â€Å"special schools† which, though well intended to provide responsive learning environments, actually perpetuate segregation from other children. The inclusive education movement proposes that all schools should be equipped to accommodate PWDs. This study is therefore informed by the conviction that it is possible to design spaces that are inclusive and which will then limit the current segregation of children with disabilities. Past studies on the subject in Kenya have investigated learning institutionsRead MoreInclusive Education in India2690 Words   |  11 PagesA note on Inclusive Education Historically, attempts towards development and ensuring equality and justice for all have commonly been found to conform to the norms and systems of the majority. Most of these attempts have articulated the need for inclusion of all segments of the society – however, in most cases this articulation took the form of ‘special care systems’ that ultimately led to further exclusion of these communities – physically, mentally and psychologically. For a variegated and multi-segmentRead MoreDeveloping Policies Of Trinidad And Tobago1674 Words   |  7 PagesTobago which embraces access to quality education. I found these document which supports our vision, the STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, (MOE), (2002-2006). And MINISTRY OF EDU-CATION, EDUCATION POLICY PAPER (1993 - 2003). In the past Trinidad and Tobago has had equity and equality issues (UNESCO, 2003) these were the developing policy that embraces access to equality education for all. And in these documents the government is focusing on the education system and is looking into the Edu-cationRead MoreConstraints Of Obtaining Education By Dalits870 Words   |  4 PagesConstraints in obtaining education by Dalits †¢ Dependency on dominant castes for their livelihood. †¢ Poverty and economic backwardness. †¢ Discriminatory practices against Dalit students by teachers and other dominant castes. †¢ Lack of continued employment opportunities. †¢ .Neglect of education in welfare schemes. †¢ Mushrooming of private schools. †¢ Family burdens and responsibilities. †¢ Irrelevant curriculum. †¢ Lack of proper guidance. †¢ Lack of quality education. †¢ Compulsions of earning at a youngRead MoreDESCRIBE THE PHILOSOPHY OF INCLUSION ‘The act of embracing as a member of a whole.’ (Oxford2100 Words   |  9 PagesDESCRIBE THE PHILOSOPHY OF INCLUSION ‘The act of embracing as a member of a whole.’ (Oxford English Dictionary)(RoutledgeFalmer, 2005) Inclusion is not a new idea. Concerns about inclusion can be dated back to the civil rights movements of the 1960s through to the 1980s. The ideals behind inclusive education have their roots in the development of liberal and progressive thought, where equality of opportunities is stressed. Elizabeth Burgwin, a child welfare pioneer saw no purpose or virtue in segregationRead MoreTheme 1: Legislation. The Irish Constitution Enshrines1521 Words   |  7 PagesConstitution, every child has a protected right to education regardless of their needs or ability. The right to education goes beyond academic achievement to the development of the child’s personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential and providing them with the tools to live a full and responsible life within society. The State must ensure that children with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate fully in education through the removal of barriers that impede the realisationRead MoreImplement ing Inclusive Education For Children With Disabilities Essay1802 Words   |  8 Pageseducational experiences focusing on inclusive education have shown the importance of school curriculum in promoting and applying inclusive education for children with disabilities. As inclusive education has become more prevalent, the curriculum perspective has gained greater attention among educators and researchers (Avissar, 2012) but there are limitations on the current analysis on inclusive education in general (Ozlem Savagea, 2012). The underlying process of inclusion is the assumption that the general