Inclusive Education Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key principles of inclusive education?
A
- access for all to the schooling system
- embracing and respecting human difference & diversity
- quality education that accommodates learning needs
- increasing participation of learners in the curriculum
2
Q
What is inclusive education?
A
The process and outcome of creating an education system free from marginalisation
3
Q
What is involved in inclusive education?
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- reducing discrimination and barriers to learning
- supporting belonging for everyone
- restructuring policies & practices to respond to diversity
- fostering sustainable relationships between the school & community
4
Q
What is the social model of looking at disability and why is it preferable?
A
- focuses on collaboration between role players to overcome learning barriers
- the intention is to include and integrate individuals
- different systems are developed to help the child rather than expecting the child to change to “fit in”
The social model allows for a more holistic view of learners and recognises that they are multifaceted.
