Open AccessSupporting school inclusion of students with disabilities and special educational needs - selected challenges and solutions
Author(s) -
Piotr Plichta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
fides et ratio
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2082-7067
DOI - 10.34766/fetr.v47i3.787
Subject(s) - inclusion (mineral) , slogan , special education , process (computing) , pedagogy , mainstreaming , psychology , special needs , special educational needs , mathematics education , medical education , political science , computer science , medicine , social psychology , psychiatry , politics , law , operating system
Nowadays, a fairly widely accepted idea regarding education is that schools should provide an inclusive environment. However, the process of inclusion cannot be accomplished spontaneously. If such a process is not actively supported, it may contribute to the growth of intolerance, stereotypes, exclusion and school violence. If inclusive education is to become more than merely a slogan, it is necessary to provide support to all involved, including teachers. In light of the research, the self-assessment of teachers’ competencies in educating students with developmental disabilities and special educational needs is relatively low. The article describes possible challenges in making schools more inclusive environments and proposes possible means of supporting teachers in selected areas of inclusion.