Which among the following involves an educational placement procedure and process for exceptional children based on the conviction that a child with special needs should be educated in the least restrictive environment?

Question

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This question was previously asked in

MP Mahila Supervisor Official Paper (Held on: 28 Mar, 2017 Shift 1)

Answer 1

Mainstreaming refers to the educational practice of placing children with special needs in regular classrooms for part or all of the school day.

Key Points

The goal is to provide inclusive education while ensuring they receive necessary support.
This is based on the principle of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), which states that children with disabilities should be educated alongside their peers as much as possible.
It allows children with special needs to interact with typically developing peers, promoting socialization and equal learning opportunities while still receiving specialized support when necessary.

Thus, the correct answer is Mainstreaming.

Hint

Labelling refers to assigning a category or diagnosis to a child based on their disability, which may sometimes lead to stigmatization.
Rehabilitation focuses on therapies and interventions to help individuals regain or improve functional abilities.
Vocational Education provides skill-based training to help individuals prepare for employment.