Inclusive education refers to ordinary schools accommodating all learners, regardless of abilities or disadvantages. It ensures equality and that all children receive an equal education together, developing friendships and understanding of diversity. Inclusive teachers understand child development, respect diversity, and work with professionals to meet all children's needs. Effective teacher training increases awareness of inclusive education and confidence in teaching diverse learners. Promoting inclusion enhances learning through creativity and support for all students. The philosophy emphasizes early childhood development, family importance, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

1. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
BY: N NDINISA

2. Inclusion and Education
• Inclusion- the term in Education has to do with all
people, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, health
care needs they all have a right to: Be respected,
treated equally and appreciated as valuable members
of their community.
• Education- is the process of facilitating learning, or
the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals,
beliefs and habits.

3. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
 It refers to the capacity of
ordinary local schools and ECD
centers to respond to the needs of
all learners, including those
requiring extra support because
of learning or physical disability,
social disadvantage, cultural
difference or other barriers to
learning.
 Inclusive Education is about
ensuring equality to everyone.

4. Merits of Inclusive Education
Everyone is granted an equal education.
 All learners learn by being together through sharing ideas, feelings,
new skills etc.
 They can develop friendships with their different backgrounds.
Leaners develop a positive understanding of themselves and others.
Help the disabled children develop socially.
Learners learn important academic skills

6. The Inclusive Teacher
Understands child development in general
Understand that all children have individual needs and
development patterns.
Respectful of diversity and family characteristics
Work with other professionals to meet needs of children.
Team members support one another.
Each professional bring expertise

7. Teacher Training
A lot of teachers were never taught how to teach disabled children or how
to teach in a child-friendly, active manner in general.
SIA organizes training programs for regular teachers, Inclusive Education
Resource Teachers (IERTs)& Special teachers from SSA, and NGOs in the
area of inclusive education & CBR, besides need based training programs
for CBR workers from NGOs, Anganvadi workers, Village Rehabilitation
workers, parents and Volunteers .
 the training increases awareness about inclusive education improves the
confidence of teachers in their ability to teach students with diverse
learning needs. Increase awareness of the many benefits of inclusive
education through the interaction of educators and key community
members with people with disabilities.

11. Promoting Inclusive Education
Enhances learning anywhere and
anyhow.
Opportunities to express knowledge in a 21st
century standard.
Opens room for creativity.
Support students in text based
environments.

12. Philosophy of Inclusive Education
• Early childhood is a unique phase in a child's
development.
• Family is very important in a child's early
education.
• Teaching practices need to be
developmentally and individually
appropriate.
• Professionals must be culturally responsive.

14. References
• Munnera (2018) Inclusive Education Importance. Available from slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/muneera1994/inclusive-education-89649674 (Accessed 19August 2021)
• Selolo, K. (2017) Inclusive Education: An Introduction. Available from slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/KholofeloSelolo/inclusive-education-79214855 (Accessed at 19 August 2021)
• Mumthazmaharoof (2018) Inclusive Education. Available from slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/mumthazmaharoof/inclusive-education-90414379 (Accessed at 19 August 2021)
• Dhakad, B. (2021) Contribution of government and non government organizations for inclusive education.
Available from slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/BhawnaDhakad2/inclusive-education-241816528
(Accessed at 19 August 2021)
• Priya, C. (2017) Creating an Inclusive School. Available from slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/CRBanuPriya/inclusive-education-75143087 (Accessed at 19 August 2021).