Which of the following are TRUE about inclusive education?

(A) It is a part of a wider strategy to develop an inclusive society.

(B) It acknowledges that not all children can learn in a general class.

(C) It involves restructuring school-cultures.

(D) Diversity is a rich resource to support the learning for all.

(E) Schools should not be expected to change according to learning needs of all children.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (A), (C) and (D) Only

Key Points

• Inclusive Education
  • Inclusive education is part of a broader strategy to develop an inclusive society (Statement A).
  • It involves restructuring school cultures to be more accommodating to diverse learning needs (Statement C).
  • Recognizes that diversity is a rich resource to support the learning of all students (Statement D).

Additional Information

• Inclusive Education
  • It aims to provide quality education for all students by effectively meeting their diverse needs in a way that is responsive and respectful.
  • Schools are expected to adapt and change to accommodate the learning needs of all children, rather than expecting children to adapt to the school's existing structure.
  • Inclusive education is not just about placing children with disabilities in mainstream classrooms; it involves a fundamental shift in how schools are organized and how they operate to support all students.
• Misconceptions
  • Inclusive education does not imply that all children can learn in a general class without support. Adequate support systems must be in place.
  • It is incorrect to state that schools should not change according to learning needs (Statement E) as inclusive education requires schools to be flexible and adaptive.