Seeking practice informed policy for inclusive education in India

Rose, R. (2017) Seeking practice informed policy for inclusive education in India. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education. 5(1), pp. 5-22. 2304-1188.

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Abstract:	The sustainable development Goals and directives including the Salamanca Statement have encouraged debate and policy development for the promotion of inclusive education. In India, initiatives introduced to support increased access to learning for children from disadvantaged groups, provide evidence of endeavour to challenge exclusion and create opportunities for all learners. The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act reiterated the intention to ensure the provision of universal education. However, policy initiatives alone cannot achieve sustainable change. The adoption of western models of inclusion will have limited impact, and there is a need to understand practices that support inclusion in Indian schools. A systematic review of the literature, considered the need to develop an understanding of measures that are being adopted to promote inclusive education in India. It is suggested that whilst there is a significant corpus of literature that discusses inclusion as a concept, there is a limited empirical base from which to gain an understanding of those actions being taken to promote access to learning. The author recommends that research into pedagogical practice and a methodical approach to dissemination are essential to gain confidence in developing inclusive classrooms.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Inclusive education, India, pedagogical practice, education policy
Subjects:	L Education > LA History of education > LA410 Other regions or countries > LA1151 India L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education
Creators:	Rose, Richard
Publisher:	Asian Centre for Inclusive Education (ACIE), Bangladesh
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:	10 July 2017
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 5-22
Journal or Publication Title:	Asian Journal of Inclusive Education
Volume:	5
Number:	1
Language:	English
ISSN:	2304-1188
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	Publisher
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