MODULE 1 : TRANSFORMATIVE PHILOSOPHIES IN EDUCATION

PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION AND INCLUSIVE

EDUCATION

TOPIC: Introduction to Inclusive Education

LECTURER/S Mr E Mabiza /Mrs A Siwela

LECTURE OUTLINE:

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to :

 define inclusive education

 explore policies that govern IE

 identify categories of learners with diverse needs

 spell out the benefits of inclusion

 discuss challenges that bar implementation of IE

 explore the role of Education 5.0 in Inclusive Education

Definitions

Inclusive education focuses on;

• valuing all learners;

• increasing the participation in and reducing their exclusion from the culture,
curricula and communities;

• restructuring the culture, policies and practices in schools so that they respond
to the diversity of learners and

• adjusting the curriculum, assessment practices, teaching styles and the

physical environment to provide for all the learners’ needs.

Task 1

What is your understanding of inclusive Education?

Policies governing Inclusive Education

 UN Conventions on the Rights of The Child

 Education For All (EFA)
 Education 5.0
 The Constitution of Zimbabwe (2013)

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Read widely on these policies and say how they address IE issues in your country.

Who are learners with Diverse Needs?

Inclusive classrooms include the following categories of learners with disabilities

such as;

• Physical disabilities

• Intellectual disability

• Visual impairment

• Hearing impairment

• Learning differences

• Speech disorders

• Behavioural and emotional disorders

• Health disabilities and

• Multiple disabilities

Besides learners with disabilities other learners are;

• abused (sexually, physically, emotionally, neglected)

• Gifted and talented

• of migrant workers,

• affected by minority languages,

• from poverty stricken backgrounds,

• street kids,

• from long distances to and from school,

• bullies,

• orphans

• from child-headed families, etc

Task 2

Add other types of learners that you observed from your life encounters.

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Qualities/attributes of an Inclusive Teacher

An inclusive teacher is one who is:

• knowledgeable

• tolerant

• compassionate

• punctual

• attends to individual needs of a learner

• cheerful

Task 3

a) Add more attributes of an inclusive teacher.

b) Describe an inclusive environment.

Benefits of inclusive education

Everyone benefits from inclusion in that it

• improves the educational experience for all kids;

• reduces fear of human differences, accompanied by increased comfort and

awareness;

• promotes growth in social cognition;

• improves self-concept;

• promotes the development of personal principles and warm and caring

friendships.

Task 4

Add more benefits of Inclusive Education.

Challenges faced by educators in implementing inclusive education

a) Basing on your experience or observations list the challenges faced by teachers in

meeting the goals of inclusive education.

b) What could be the way forward?

Task 5

Find out strategies to help the following learners in your class/school.

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Learners with

 Albinism,

 poor eyesight,

 physical challenges

Learners who are

 noisy

 late comers

 bullies

 withdrawn,

 short-tempered

Significance of Education 5.0 in promoting Inclusive Education

Define Education 5.0 within the Zimbabwean context.

 Is a heritage based philosophy which focuses on shaping future technology

through innovation and industrialisation to achieve upper middle class set

economy by 2030. In other words this philosophy focuses in mass production

rather than mass consumption.

 Education 5.0 refers to the integration of advanced technologies and

innovative approaches to transform the country’s education system. This

concept builds upon the traditional Education 3.0 to 5 frameworks. (name

them)

In inclusive education, Education 5.0 plays a crucial role by:

 Fostering inclusive classrooms: Education 5.0 promotes collaborative learning

environments where learners with varying abilities and backgrounds work

together, developing empathy and social skills.

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 Providing equal access to resources: Digital platforms and online resources

ensure equal access to information, bridging the gap for learners with diverse

needs such as physical or geographical limitations.

 Offering Teacher training and support: Education 5.0 offers teachers professional

development opportunities, enabling them to effectively integrate technology and

inclusive practices into their teaching.

 Personalising learning: All learners’ needs are addressed. AI-powered adaptive

learning systems tailor instruction to individual needs, abilities, and learning

styles.

 Increasing accessibility: provide numerous experiences for learners with

disabilities and other diverse needs, making complex concepts more engaging and

accessible through practical engagement in community life.

 Enhancing engagement: 5.0 ideologies increase learner participation and

motivation..

 Supporting diverse learning needs: teachers come up with homegrown tools that

offer real-time feedback, automated grading, and personalised assessments, thus

helping them to cater for diverse learning requirements. (Add more points).

By embracing Education 5.0, educators can create a more inclusive and effective

learning environment, catering to the diverse needs of all learners and promoting

equal opportunities for success.

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Conclusion

Working towards inclusive education calls for significant changes and modifications
in teaching and learning, content, approaches, processes, structures and strategies,
with a common vision for Education For All (EFA)

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LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND!!!!!

Compiled by Mrs ASiwela (08/05/2024)