Abstract
The philosophy of inclusion is not new to India. It was very much there in the ancient times when all children were sent to ‘gurukuls’ for education. In today's context also, the emphasis is on providing education to all children in an inclusive environment. Inclusive education means education of all children, with and without disabilities together in regular schools. It is an approach, which takes into account unique characteristics, interests, abilities and learning needs of all children. It is an attempt to meet the unique needs of every child in a regular school setting where all children, including those with disability, try to participate in all facets of school life. The goal is to provide accommodating and personalized education for all students within the context of a general educational classroom. The need of the hour is to develop a universal design of learning which makes learning joyful for all children.
Highlights
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 states that every child from the age of six to fourteen shall have a right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school till the completion of elementary education
Inclusive education seeks to address the learning needs of all children, youth and adults with a specific focus on those who are vulnerable to marginalization and exclusion
Inclusive education means the education of all children, with and without disabilities together in regular schools
Summary
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 states that every child from the age of six to fourteen shall have a right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school till the completion of elementary education. Inclusive education seeks to address the learning needs of all children, youth and adults with a specific focus on those who are vulnerable to marginalization and exclusion It implies all learners, young people - with or without disabilities being able to learn together through access to common preschool provisions, schools and community educational settings with an appropriate network of support services. These Gurukuls or Rishikulas were the seats of learning and students were required to live with their “guru” or teacher and learn by precept as much as by actual study and debates In this ancient system of education (the guru-shishya parampara) all children were taught together, be it under a shady tree or in the Gurukul (school), whether normal, gifted or physically or intellectually disabled and were seen as worthy of the benefits of education, each according to her or his abilities.
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