INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: THE NEED FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND A TRANSFORMED PEDAGOGY

Sukanya Josy, Dr. M. K. Joseph

Abstract:

Inclusive education is a strategy set forth by the United Nations fourth Sustainable Development Goal and Indias National Education Policy in achieving the Education for All goal. This paper discusses the need for a paradigm shift to implement this strategy effectively. In addition, it describes the importance of teachers positive attitude to work in an inclusive classroom, equally engaging students with and without disabilities. Moreover, it stresses the requirement for equipping teachers with adequate skills to work with students with special need

Keywords: Inclusive education, disabled students, teacher attitude, teacher training, a paradigm shift

Conference Name: Realms of Equitable and Inclusive Education: Exploring Policy Perspectives and Social Work Practice

Conference Date: 01, October 2022

Pages: 51-55

Paper ID: 09