Challenges and Barriers in Implementing Inclusive Education Policies

  • K. Ratheeswari Assistant Professor, Department of Value Education, TNTEU
  • K. Nallathambi Research Scholar, Department of Value Education, TNTEU
Keywords: Inclusive Education, Challenges, Barriers, Education Policies, Resistance to Change

Abstract

The noble concept of inclusive education seeks to give all students, regardless of their aptitudes, disabilities, or individual characteristics, high-quality educational experiences. It encourages the establishment of learning settings that value each student’s holistic development and embrace diversity. Even though inclusive education has many supporters and proponents, there are several obstacles that must be overcome before it can be successfully implemented. This summary offers a concise synopsis of the difficulties and roadblocks related to inclusive education policies, illuminating issues with funding, opposition to change, teacher readiness, assessment, social inclusion, diversity, legal loopholes, and community involvement. As they collaborate to realise the goal of education, stakeholders in the field—from legislators to teachers and families—must have a thorough understanding of these obstacles of inclusive education Finding long-term solutions that support inclusive and equitable learning environments begins with acknowledging these challenges. The examination of the complexities of inclusive education difficulties in this article provides insights into the subtleties of this important sector and establishes the groundwork for thoughtful conversations and strategic planning targeted at resolving these obstacles. In the end, overcoming these obstacles will help to realise the fundamental goal of inclusive education, which is to give every student an equal chance to succeed both academically and personally.

Published
2023-11-20
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