Inclusive education

An Inclusive education environment is about ensuring access to High Quality Education for ALL students by effectively meeting their DIVERSE needs in a way that is responsive, accepting, respectful and supportive. 

 

It means providing a common Learning environment where students from different backgrounds and abilities can learn together in an inclusive environment. 

 

It is imperative for SimplyAssist as an organization to make schools, colleges, universities aware of various aspects of providing Inclusive education and aid these institutions in the whole process of making all aspects of the educational experience compliant with the laws and meeting the needs students with disabilities.  

 

The subject of Inclusive Education can have varied perspectives, but it also has a few commonalities which could be integrated as a model. Furthermore, we can take inspiration from developed countries such as the USA or European Systems.

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​Important aspects of an Inclusive Learning Environment

 

• Conducive/ Positive Learning environment which exhibits no direct or indirect discrimination and where every student feels safe and free.
   

• Accessibility for all and Accommodation for each student’s learning need i.e. having access to Braille keyboards so that a blind student can use the computer effectively, Accommodations such as a dedicated amanuenses (Writer or Scribe) for exams and other classroom note-taking.  
   

• Learning Resources in multiple formats, Design for Accessibility/Universal Design
   

• Use of Assistive Technologies 

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Here is an excellent example of Inclusive Learning Environment at Portland Community College, USA

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