Theoretical and Methodological Elements of an Inclusive Approach to Education

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.

scholarly journals ENABLING TRANSFORMATIVE INCLUSIVE LEARNING PEDAGOGIES OF PRESERVICE TEACHERS IN MULTICULTURAL HIGHER LEARNING CONTEXTS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
June Palmer ◽  
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Rantsie Kgothule ◽  
Gregg Alexander ◽  
Edwin de Klerk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
Inclusive Learning

Several studies echo the role of participation and interaction in learning activities as crucial to valorise all students equally. Inclusive pedagogy should recognize the disputed nature of inclusive education and the subsequent unpredictability in teaching practices as a means of identifying students requiring additional learning support particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Such variability raises significant questions about the nature and value of educational provision, around the globe, but particularly in the South African multicultural higher learning context. Having applied a transformative learning methodology this paper explores the influence of inclusive learning pedagogies in shaping preservice teachers’ repertoires in multicultural higher learning contexts. The findings suggest that transformative learning promotes specific practices such as trusting relationships within the learning context and an appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, opportunities for critical reflection, shared and collective learning, and transformative leadership development. Ultimately, when circumstances permit, transformative preservice teachers move toward a frame of reference that is more self-reflective, integrative and inclusive of experience. In conclusion we suggest that stakeholders in higher education contexts consider creating institutional spaces for preservice teachers to change their frame of reference in approaching their own teaching and learning repertoires in transformative and inclusive ways.

scholarly journals Digitalization and Inclusive Education: Common Ground

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Z. Akhmetova ◽  
T. S. Artyukhina ◽  
M. R. Bikbayeva ◽  
I. A. Sakhnova ◽  
M. A. Suchkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Routine Work ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Main Thing

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.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL WORKERS METHODOLOGICAL COMPETENCE FORMATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF INCLUSIVE LEARNING

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (45) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Liubarets ◽  
H. Vasylieva
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
School Life ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
General School ◽  
Scientific Achievements

The article analyzes the scientific achievements on the problem of educators’ methodological competence forming in the context of SEI inclusive education. The definitions of the concepts "inclusive education", "inclusive learning", "Methodical competence of a teacher" have been clarified. It is clarified that inclusive education means that all students receive a quality education in a general secondary education institution, each student is unique, has different abilities and has a different level of knowledge that a teacher helps him develop, receives individual assistance from a teacher and an educational institution in general, he is a personality being developed throughout life.Among the main advantages of inclusive education are: the development of individual strengths and talents of the student; admission of all children without exception into the general school system and society as a whole; active involvement of parents in the learning process and school life; development of personality culture in all its manifestations; development of the student's ability to learn throughout life and the formation of a sense of respect for the various abilities and talents of peers; ability to create friendly relationships with peers.Key words: competence, methodical competence, educational institution, pedagogical workers, inclusive education.

scholarly journals How Inclusive Interactive Learning Environments Benefit Students Without Special Needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Molina Roldán ◽  
Jesús Marauri ◽  
Adriana Aubert ◽  
Ramon Flecha
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Interactive Learning Environments ◽  
Cognitive Effort ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Educational Inclusion ◽  
The Impact

Growing evidence in recent years has led to an agreement on the importance and benefits that inclusive education has for students with special educational needs (SEN). However, the extension and universalization of an inclusive approach will also be enhanced with more evidence on the benefits that inclusion has for all students, including those without SEN. Based on the existing knowledge that learning interactions among diverse students are a key component of educational inclusion, the aim of this study is to identify the impact on students without SEN of being educated with students with SEN in shared, inclusive, interactive learning environments. Data were collected in three schools using a qualitative approach with a communicative orientation. Semistructured interviews were held with teachers as well as community volunteers participating in the schools. Further, focus groups were conducted with students and teachers. The results show that students without SEN benefit from participating in interactive learning activities with peers with SEN in different ways: (1) they learn to respect others, accept differences, and acknowledge different abilities, thereby creating opportunities for new friendships to develop; (2) they learn about abilities related to helping others participate and learn, to be patient and to gain the satisfaction in helping others learn and behave better; and (3) they benefit from the cognitive effort required to explain themselves and from the contributions of peers with SEN from which they can learn.

scholarly journals VIEWS OF EASTERN THINKERS ON EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 159-172
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Child Education ◽  
Work Planning

The use of the legacy of Eastern scholars and thinkers in the upbringing of young people as modern intellectuals is one of the urgent problems. The hadiths collected by Imam al-Bukhari, the teachings of Naqshbandi, the teachings of Tirmidhi, the wisdom of Yassavi, the works of Ibn Sina, Farobi, Beruni, Mirzo Ulugbek, Yusuf Khas Hajib and others provide views on the education of youth, the use of their sources in the educational process important. The views of Eastern scholars and thinkers on child education can also be used to improve inclusive education. In an inclusive learning environment, classes are conducted according to the abilities of the children with disabilities, taking into account their weaknesses. Then the child's social adaptation, such as the ability to work in a team, joint work planning, enrich the content of activities, the acquisition of cultural and hygienic skills, will be accelerated. It also requires thinking skills, understanding of adults and classmates, and collaboration with them. The task of the study is not how much knowledge children with special needs have when entering school, but how important it is for them to be ready to acquire new knowledge, adapt to the environment, analyze events independently and master movement skills.

scholarly journals MEANS OF FORMING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN THE DESIGN OF THE INCLUSIVE SPACE OF THE SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ksenia Katrichenko ◽  
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Svitlana Kryvuts ◽  
Olena Vasina ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Analysis Of Means ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Characteristic Features

The article is devoted to the analysis of means of formation of information and communication systems taking into account inclusive design. The constant development of innovative project developments in this direction indicates a change in conceptual approaches to their design and the urgency of changing the paradigm of inclusive education, which takes into account accessibility and safety for all students without exception. The system approach allowed to establish connections between the ergonomic component of the formation of the design of information and communication systems, their functionality and aesthetic expressiveness. The method of abstraction helped separate from certain properties and relations of the object and at the same time focus on those properties that are the direct object of scientific research; the method of generalization contributed to the logical completion of abstraction; the method of classification allowed to determine the specific characteristics in solving the problems of the best examples of project activities with the possibility of their theoretical justification. The social significance and relevance of the chosen research topic lies in the analysis and identification of fundamentally new design solutions for the educational space of secondary schools, which have been implemented in foreign countries. Characteristic features of their solution are taking into account the principles of universal (inclusive) design based on the use of technological innovations, availability of spatial planning, design and artistic solutions, which significantly improve the implementation of information and communication systems. Functional comfort, in this case, is considered as a generalized criterion for optimizing the system "human-object or process-environment". In addition, the inclusive approach takes into account the comfortable and aesthetic conditions of students' adaptation to the new modern standards of education and testifies to its practical significance. It is a special synthesis of ergonomics and design in the educational environment, and also allows you to create new "scenarios" of educational activities of modern students. Analysis of aspects of the developed design model of an inclusive approach in solving information and communication systems will help initiate its implementation in the educational space of secondary schools of Ukraine.

THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND CORPORATE E-TRAINING FOR THE EMPLOYEES IN BULGARIAN TOURISM INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asya Pandzherova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Corporate Training ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Role Of Information

The success of the tourism industry as part of the service sector depends on the quality in a great extent, therefore qualified and motivated employees are crucial. Tourism is above all a business for the people, and the quality of the relationship between the employees in the tourism enterprise and the tourists is one of the most important components for the overall tourist experience. Education and training are key factors for the sustainable development of tourism by providing the necessary skills at all levels. Global development and mobility opportunities make it possible for tourism development to outstrip staffing levels. There is a mismatch between the existing education, the vocational training, and the real needs of the sector. At the same time, new challenges arise, and they require continuous training for employees in the sector. The main purpose of the scientific report is to investigate the role of information technologies and corporate e-learning in the Bulgarian tourism industry. Based on the bibliographic review, there was a lack of research on corporate e-learning in the field of tourism in Bulgaria as well as insufficient information on the role of information technologies as part of the training process. The study, the results of which will be presented in the report, identifies existing practices on corporate training and the application of information technologies as part of the training process among the respondents - Bulgarian tourism organizations. The study aims to identify the difference between the possibilities of available information technologies and their real application in the process of corporate training and human resource development in Bulgarian tourism.

Design and Development of an Inclusive Learning Videogames Aimed to Promote the Development of Reading and Writing Skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stafano Di Tore ◽  
Iolanda Zollo ◽  
Safa Maffei ◽  
Maurizio Sibilio
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Applied Technology ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Development Phases

Inclusive didactics can be defined as the set of strategies, methods and resources that enable the teacher to pay more attention to the personal profile of the student in terms of learning. With reference to the teaching resources applied, technology offers effective opportunities for the implementation of an inclusive approach. The aim of this paper is to illustrate, on the basis of recent literature, how action videogames can foster the development of reading and writing skills in an inclusive way, through the specific types of human-machine interactions on which they are based. In addition, the design and development phases of the game, targeted for pupils attending Italian primary schools, is presented.

scholarly journals Functional Nature of Life-long Learning in Raising Living Standard in Inclusive Society

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 12002
Author(s):  
M.A. Isaikina ◽  
E.A. Maksimova ◽  
E.V. Martynova ◽  
N.V. Shelyakhina
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Inclusive Approach

The structural-functional analysis of the socio-cultural peculiarities of implementing inclusive policy in educational process in Russia is carried out. The issues of the inclusive approach introduction in higher education are touched upon. The main indicators of the living standard in the country including the level and accessibility of education are listed, interrelation of the living standard and quality of education are emphasized. The history of development and the difficulties of implementing inclusive education in Russia are considered. In particular, the historical, organizational, content and socio-economic peculiarities of inclusive education development in Russia are conceptualized. The importance of the inclusion being one of the main principles of the modern society is underlined. The main reasons for the difficulties in implementing inclusive education in Russia are indicated. Some of them are the lack of the necessary theoretical and methodological research as well as material and technical support. One of the main objectives in the implementation of inclusive education is a special organization of educational process including social integration and psychological adaptation of students with disabilities. A special role is given to the teacher who should be able to organize the educational process effectively providing equal opportunities for all its participants. In conclusion, possible solutions of the problems connecting with implementing an inclusive approach in higher education in Russia are outlined taking into account the peculiarities of its development.

Diversity and Inclusion and Special Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Forlin ◽  
Dianne Chambers
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
New Era ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Inclusive Approach

Special education has undergone continued transformation since societies began to provide an increasing number of specialized, segregated facilities for children with like needs during the 20th century. Since then, there has been a worldwide movement against a segregated approach and toward greater inclusion of students with disabilities into regular schools. The provision of a dual special education and regular school system, nevertheless, remains in existence, even though there has been a strong emphasis on a more inclusive approach since the latter half of the 20th century. As regular schools become more inclusive and teachers more capable of providing appropriate modifications for most students with learning needs, simultaneously there has been an increase in the number of students whose needs are so severe that schools have not been able to accommodate them. While these children and youth have special needs, they are invariably not related to an identified disability but fall more into a category of diversity. In particular, students who are excluded from schools due to severe infringements, those who are disenfranchised from school and refuse to attend, and those with severe emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues are not being serviced by the existing dual system. For these students neither existing special schools that cater to students with disabilities nor regular inclusive schools provide an appropriate education. The provision of a complementary and alternatively focused education to cater to the specific needs of these marginalized students seems to be developing to ensure sustainability of education and to prepare these new groups of students for inclusion into society upon leaving school. This tripartite approach highlights a new era in the movement toward a sustainable, inclusive education system that caters to the needs of all students and specifically those with the most challenging and diverse requirements.

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