Inclusive Education:

approaches and methods of working with children with special needs

Authors

  • Oksana Chekan Mukachevo State University
  • Oksana Haiash State Higher Educational Institution «Uzhhorod National University»
  • Inna Liubchenko Uman Taras Shevchenko Professional College of Education and Humanities of Cherkasy Regional Council
  • Nadiia Popovych Mukachevo State University
  • Khrystyna Barna Mukachevo State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v16.n3.639-647

Keywords:

education for sustainable development, inclusive education, inclusive ESD, diversity, overcoming complexity

Abstract

The present academic paper explores the scientific views collected on the contribution and benefits of an inclusive approach to education for sustainable development in educational institutions for every schoolchild or student. Currently, inclusion is the best way to ensure access to quality education since the student is at the centre of attention in this case. The basis of inclusion is that individual differences and the resulting differentiation of children contain a set of opportunities and resources that everyone can benefit from. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure equal and joint participation at educational institutions of all levels. However, there are still obstacles to overcome in this pedagogical field of activity. The academic paper shows that inclusion within the framework of education for sustainable development is intended to combat and counteract disadvantageous education, segregation and discrimination.

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2023-09-23

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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2023)

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