Realizing Inclusivity in Schools

Pearl Josey*
St. John the Baptist's College of Education, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Periodicity:January - March'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.19.3.20379

Abstract

Inclusive education, the practice of integrating students with diverse abilities and backgrounds into mainstream educational settings, has gained significant attention as education has evolved over these years. This paper highlights the challenges that educators face in implementing inclusive education systems, with a focus on promoting equity and ensuring quality education for all learners. The identification and assessment of diverse learning needs, inclusion-based curriculum adaptation and instructional materials, extensive teacher training that focuses on inclusion and allied professional development programs, and the social and attitudinal barriers prevailing in society pose significant challenges to inclusive education. Additionally, creating an inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration among students can pose logistical and attitudinal challenges. Effective collaboration and coordination among educators, parents, administrators, policymakers, and community members pose an ongoing challenge for creating an inclusive ecosystem that supports the diverse needs of learners. Overcoming the goal of inclusive education needs strong partnerships and fostering shared responsibility that necessitates concerted efforts to promote awareness, acceptance, and empathy among all stakeholders. A multi-faceted approach involving policy reforms, resource allocation, professional development opportunities, and attitudinal shifts are some prerequisites to addressing these challenges. Through prioritizing inclusivity in education and implementing evidence-based practices, societies can strive towards equity, diversity, and quality in education, thus fostering an inclusive environment that benefits all learners and prepares them for an inclusive society.

Keywords

Inclusion, Diverse Ability, Equity, Curriculum Adaptation, Educational Settings, Effective Collaboration.

How to Cite this Article?

Josey, P. (2024). Realizing Inclusivity in Schools. i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology, 19(3), 16-20. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.19.3.20379

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