Digitalization and Inclusive Education: Common Ground

The article addresses the issues related to digitalization in education and in this context – using of its achievements in the inclusive education.The authors analyze the implementation of digital technologies in the educational system, the benefits and risks of digitalization. The most important advantage of digitalization is its applicability in the system of inclusive education. The common ground between the inclusive approach and the use of digital technologies in the education of people with disabilities is studied. Digitalization in the modern world also influences on the civic engagement. In addition, digital citizenship makes it possible to develop professional competencies, ethical standards of culture among the young generation, in particular, among people with disabilities.In this article, the authors study the development of psychological, pedagogical, and communicative competencies of pedagogues required in inclusive education. The approaches to the organization of advanced training for teachers in professional educational institutions are shown.Digital educational technologies have undoubted benefits. If these technologies are used correctly in educational activities, they can help pedagogues to exempt from routine work, and to facilitate the fulfillment of educational tasks for children with disabilities. In order to do this, the entire process of digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence must be mastered. The main thing is to remember that “person” should be in the center of attention during the process of digitalization of socio-political processes.

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Digital Technologies, as a Factor in the Search for a New Quality of Inclusive Education

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202125807086 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 258 ◽

pp. 07086

Author(s):

Daniil Yaskevich

Keyword(s):

Inclusive Education ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Education System ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Point Of View ◽

Economic Life ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Higher Education System ◽

The Russian Federation

More than a billion people in the world have disabilities, and therefore face barriers in various areas of life. Digital technologies in inclusive education can help integrate these people into the active social and economic life of society. The purpose of this study was to analyze new educational technologies from the point of view of providing a new level of inclusive education. This article analyzes and presents visual graphs on the number of people with disabilities, their involvement in the higher education system of the Russian Federation, regulatory documents relating to people with disabilities and inclusive education. Studied the problems that arise in people with disabilities. Personal and professional requirements for teachers are formulated. An analysis of the requirements for educational institutions in the context of teaching people with disabilities was carried out, digital technologies and additional tools used in inclusive education, as well as the tasks they perform, the experience of implementing inclusive education and digital technologies in this area were analyzed. This article also proposes the concept of the Center for the Education of Persons with Disabilities under the President of the Russian Federation, the purpose of which is to implement the principles of humanism and economic expediency by developing the prospects of persons with disabilities with its further application. The main tasks of the Center are: modernization of the inclusive education system, modernization of the regulatory framework with the involvement of persons with disabilities, selection and special training of domestic teachers, attraction of a foreign professor-teacher for the development of inclusive education, involvement of Russian-speaking students in the Russian education system, regardless of citizenship , temporarily or permanently living abroad, stable stereotypes in a society with limited physical abilities, as limited, but not limited in the realization of oneself as a full-fledged member of society.

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Interaction of Social Actors in Inclusive Higher Education: Ethical Risks and Barriers

Social’naya politika i sociologiya ◽

10.17922/2071-3665-2020-19-2-48-55 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 48-55

Author(s):

O.A. Anikeeva ◽

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O.O. Afanasyeva ◽

A.V. Karpunina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Educational Process ◽

Social Adaptation ◽

Modern World ◽

University Professors ◽

Social Actors ◽

Professional Activities ◽

Teachers And Students

the inclusion of people with disabilities in professional activities through inclusive higher education has become a necessity of the modern world. The effectiveness of interactions between different social groups during the educational process is largely due to the level of ethics in the relationships of the subjects. The authors investigated the grounds for inclusion in higher education, its ethical risks and barriers, the readiness of teachers and students to interact in the educational process. The leading theoretical approach was the concepts of inclusion and the social concept of disability, which make it possible to comprehensively consider the issues of socialization and social adaptation of young people with disabilities, including in vocational guidance and professional adaptation. The study was conducted by interviewing students, interviewing university professors, social professionals working in universities. The article presents the results of the study: the problems of vocational and ethical interaction of students in inclusive education were identified, the readiness of teachers and students for inclusive education and the conditions for increasing its effectiveness were assessed. The results can help to improve inclusive education and social adaptation of youth with disabilities.

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Psychological Make-up of Inclusive Education and its Ties with the Development of Digital Technologies

ITM Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/itmconf/20203505001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 05001

Author(s):

Gana G. Avanesyan

Keyword(s):

Special Needs ◽

Interpersonal Communication ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Educational Process ◽

Social Boundaries ◽

Modern World ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Education Development ◽

Physically Challenged

This paper discusses psychological make-up of inclusive education, the importance of a barrier-free environment for physically challenged people. It looks at difficulties of obtaining university level education, problems of interpersonal communication and socialization, points out the leading role of digital technologies in the modern world and necessity of their introduction into the inclusive educational environment. Based on the results of MAI students survey we describe difficulties of communication with physically challenged peers, discuss different forms of psychological assistance inside the educational process. It turned out that contemporary youth is conscious of inclusive education problems. They are interested in removal of existing barriers and expanding social boundaries of communication including with people suffering from various health restraints. Young people also think that inadequate awareness of the problem leads to inaction and makes it impossible to give necessary psychological support to peers with special needs. The paper also discusses psychological and pedagogical support for people with special needs that can become the most accessible type of help in the future, and how introduction of digital technologies into inclusive education helps to solve main problems of their socialization and inclusion into society. We also touch an important question of the need for special correction-al training of the academic teaching staff in the inclusive education development system inside an institute of higher education.

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Accounting trends in the modern world

Independent Journal of Management & Production ◽

10.14807/ijmp.v11i9.1430 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 2403

Author(s):

Natalya Melnyk ◽

Dar'ya Trachova ◽

Olena Kolesnikova ◽

Olena Demchuk ◽

Natalia Golub

Keyword(s):

Significant Role ◽

Soft Skills ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Modern World ◽

Future Trends ◽

Accounting Profession ◽

Hard Skills ◽

Accounting Professionals ◽

Main Thing

The purpose of the article is to determine the current directions and future trends in the development of accounting. The conclusions made on the basis of research materials, surveys, reports of reputable international and professional accounting organizations. Synthesis and analysis reveal that some trends and drivers among analyzed will be more significant (such as globalization of business and the profession; spread of digital technologies; expectations of business and professional accountants) than others (such as regulation and governance) and will, in varying degrees, affect specific accounting roles, skills, knowledge. As a result of research, was determined that modern accounting professionals move from performing technical accounting functions (hard skills) to support the companies` management and play a significant role in improving the development of society. It is established that the main thing in the strategy of accounting companies` progress (both large and SMEs) and accounting specialists will be the development of the latest technologies, soft skills, professional flexibility. It is substantiated that the change of priorities will turn the challenges facing the accounting profession into its advantages.

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Theoretical and Methodological Elements of an Inclusive Approach to Education

EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY ◽

10.3280/ess2-2019oa8654 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 123-136

Author(s):

Antonello Mura ◽

Antioco Luigi Zurru ◽

Ilaria Tatulli

Keyword(s):

Inclusive Education ◽

Collaborative Work ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Training Process ◽

Continuous Training ◽

Learning Contexts ◽

Inclusive Learning ◽

Inclusive Approach ◽

Slow Evolution ◽

Methodological Principles

The educative experience of people with disability leads the international debate towards the value of inclusive learning contexts. Nonetheless, the theoretical and methodological principles of an inclusive education approach have to be outlined. Data collected using explorative questionnaires during a five-years survey in an Italian region's schools show a slow evolution of the scholastic context. From the perspective of Special Pedagogy, the qualitative investigation on three macro-dimensions (the diversity perception, the didactic and methodological means, the wellbeing of pupils) reveals an emerging development of solid awareness among teachers. Findings confirm that the inclusion processes at school are attainable only throughout a series of clear methodological elements: 1) a valorising attitude towards diversity; 2) an orienting learning process; 3) a plural and flexible use of both methodologies and strategies; 4) a collaborative work environment; 5) a continuous training process; 6) a deontological approach. These are the principles that allow teachers to support each student in the manifold itineraries of identity fulfilment, encouraging pupils to express their needs and to develop their abilities in a welcoming and participative context.

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The problems of quality management system readiness to integrate modern digital technologies

Quality Innovation Education ◽

10.31145/1999-513x-2020-5-17-23 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 17-23

Author(s):

E.A. Kovrigin ◽

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V.A. Vasilyev ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Management ◽

Quality Management System ◽

Human Life ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Modern World ◽

Readiness Assessment ◽

Quality Management Model ◽

Modelling Techniques ◽

Almost All ◽

Generalize Information

Given the trends in the modern world, as well as the rapid growth of digitalization, it is safe to say that it will inevitably affect almost all areas of human life and activities. Dmitriev’s English dictionary defines the word readiness: «It is a state where everything is done to start doing something.» Accordingly, an assessment of the company’s readiness to integrate modern digital technologies will identify opportunities, risks and threats, strengths and weaknesses of the enterprise, as well as to formulate a list of initial measures that need to be implemented. Thus, there is an urgent need to find an answer to the following questions: «How (by, what criteria and indicators) to measure readiness?», «What are the approaches to readiness assessment?» The purpose of this article is to develop a model and algorithm to assess the company’s readiness to integrate modern digital technologies. Modelling techniques were used to achieve this goal, as well as to analyze and generalize information. As a result of the research, a model for assessing the company’s readiness to integrate modern digital technologies has been developed and tested, based on the quality management model presented in the ISO 9000 series standards. A particular example shows how to use it and what it ultimately allows you to see and evaluate.

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Political Finance Reforms: How to respond to today’s policy challenges?

10.31752/idea.2020.68 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yukihiko Hamada ◽

Khushbu Agrawal

Keyword(s):

Political Parties ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Election Campaigns ◽

Quality Of Democracy ◽

Political Processes ◽

Political Finance ◽

Societal Changes ◽

Political Economic ◽

Transparency And Accountability

Money is a necessary component of any democracy: it enables political participation, campaigning and representation. However, if it is not effectively regulated, it can undermine the integrity of political processes and institutions, and jeopardize the quality of democracy. Therefore, regulations related to the funding of political parties and election campaigns, commonly known as political finance, are a critical way to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in any democracy. Political finance regulations must adapt and adjust to political, economic and societal changes. This report contributes to the discussion of the future of political finance by exploring the following trends, opportunities and challenges related to money in politics that need to be taken into consideration when improving political finance systems: • mainstreaming political finance regulations into an overall anti-corruption framework; • supporting the implementation of existing political finance regulations and monitoring their performance; • harnessing digital technologies to ensure transparency and accountability in political finance; and • designing targeted political finance measures to encourage the inclusion of underrepresented groups in politics.

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Religion and Toleration from the Enlightenment to the Post-Secular Era

10.1093/oso/9780198798873.003.0006 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Rainer Forst

Keyword(s):

Immanuel Kant ◽

Recent Work ◽

Common Ground ◽

Fundamental Question ◽

Modern World ◽

Human Beings ◽

Human Reason ◽

The Enlightenment ◽

Pierre Bayle ◽

The Relationship

This chapter addresses the classical question of the relationship between enlightenment and religion. In doing so, the chapter compares Jürgen Habermas's thought to that of Pierre Bayle and Immanuel Kant. For, although Habermas undoubtedly stands in a tradition founded by Bayle and Kant, he develops a number of important orientations within this tradition and has changed his position in his recent work. The chapter studies this change to understand Habermas's position better. It also draws attention to a fundamental question raised by the modern world: what common ground can human reason establish in the practical and theoretical domain between human beings who are divided by profoundly different religious (including antireligious) views?

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