Role of Inclusive Education among Children in Schools

Merin Bose

Abstract: Inclusive Education denotes that all children irrespective of their strengths and weaknesses will be part of the mainstream education. The feeling of belongingness among all community members ? teachers, students and other functionaries is developed through inclusive education. Inclusive education is for all, irrespective of any social community, caste, class gender and (dis-) ability of the child. Inclusive education is a practice of teaching handicapped children in regular classrooms with non-handicapped children to the fullest extent possible; such children may have orthopedic, intellectual, emotional, or visual difficulties or handicaps associated with hearing or learning. In India there are constitutional provisions for Inclusive Education. Education is the right of all children, and IE aims to ensure that all children have access to an appropriate, relevant, affordable and effective education within their community. This education starts in the home with the family, and includes formal, non-formal and all types of community-based education initiatives. Article 14, Article 21A, The 86 Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 of the Indian Constitution clarifies that ?all? includes children with disabilities as well. This article will discuss Concept of inclusive education. It brings all students together in one classroom and community, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any area, and seeks to maximize the potential of all students. It is one of the most effective ways to promote an inclusive and tolerant society. India has advocated the implementation of inclusive education supported by relevant policies, legal enactments, schemes, programmes and plans.

Keywords: Inclusive education, handicapped children, constitutional provisions, disability, programmes and plans

How to Cite?: Merin Bose, "Role of Inclusive Education among Children in Schools", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 924-926, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25714184612, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25714184612