Enabling Education 12 Debating the role of special schools in inclusive education
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E-Journal
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Category
ECCE, Foundation, Intermediate, Senior
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Enabling Education Network (EENET), Hyde, United Kingdom
URL
[ private ]
Pages
1 p.
Subject
Early childhood education, Primary education, Inclusive education, Special education, Children with disabilities
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Abstract
‘The discussions demonstrated the need for constant creativity and flexibility in developing education systems that cater for the needs of all learners. Every approach developed in a particular situation must be constantly re-evaluated and altered to ensure it really addresses every learners' needs - and it may not work the same in another situation.
The debate reminded us that if inclusion is not done well it can cause more problems for the children we are trying to assist. Participants suggested there is no need to draw a hard line between special schools and inclusive approaches to education. Both systems have benefits, and drawbacks. Some felt that inclusive education is not about 'inclusion at all costs' (i.e. putting children into a situation where they are not able to learn). Inclusive education is about ensuring the best education, both socially and academically, for all children, including, but not limited to those with disabilities.
The discussion reinforced the need to develop a system that uses the best elements of all approaches to education; blended in a way that addresses the needs of, and upholds the rights of, every learner.’ [p. 1]
The debate reminded us that if inclusion is not done well it can cause more problems for the children we are trying to assist. Participants suggested there is no need to draw a hard line between special schools and inclusive approaches to education. Both systems have benefits, and drawbacks. Some felt that inclusive education is not about 'inclusion at all costs' (i.e. putting children into a situation where they are not able to learn). Inclusive education is about ensuring the best education, both socially and academically, for all children, including, but not limited to those with disabilities.
The discussion reinforced the need to develop a system that uses the best elements of all approaches to education; blended in a way that addresses the needs of, and upholds the rights of, every learner.’ [p. 1]
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