Introduction to inclusion in education.
Introduction to inclusion in education.
Inclusion in education: refers to the process of
including everyone, (non-disabled and
and disabled) in general education. This means that, those with special
education need learning together in main stream schools, colleges and
universities.
According to UNESCO, (2001). Inclusion is the
process to address and to respond the diversity of needs of all learners
through increasing participation in learning cultures and communities, and reducing
exclusion from Education and from within education. The goal is that, the whole
education system facilitate learning environments where teachers and learners
embrace and welcome the challenges and benefits of diversity.
Why inclusion in education?
Over the years, the benefits of inclusion has been
shown. Therefore inclusion is important especially if practiced well, because;
Inclusion develop teachers' creativity:
As schools made place for all children to participate, teachers will
find ways on how to teach so that all children can be involved. Hence improve
creativity.
Inclusion is there to avoid discrimination or
biasness: inclusion states that, general education is not just for some
children, (non-disabled) rather it is
for all children. Hence advance the spirit of equality to avoid discrimination.
Inclusion offers proper education for individual
needs: This is because, all children receive a curriculum
relevant to their needs different from special education where curriculum is
set in accordance to disability category.
Inclusion increase motivation to learners: Especially disabled students will be inspired
by gifted students in the learning arena.
Rather than placing them in special education basing on their eligibility
category.
Inclusion promotes the culture of respect and
belonging. As it gives a room to learn about individuals differences and accept
them. Thus disabled children will be respected
by other peers.
Inclusion promotes cooperation and collaboration for
all children: This is because, all children are included in general education
therefore, non- disabled majority will cooperate full with disabled minority
among home, among school and among community.
Generally, inclusion becomes a significant
foundation for creating stable community with love, wisdom, respect and
equality for every individual regardless of their individual differences. This means all people
are taken into the same weight in the community.
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