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What needs to be done to enable inclusive education?
To reach the target of inclusive education - even digital - Unicef (2017) suggests the
following requirement to be met:
●Commitment and investments from education ministries – it takes time and money to
change systems.
●Support for teachers and students – teachers need training and guidance, and students
need to be provided with services to overcome barriers to learning.
● Promotion of respect for diversity and inclusive learning – action is needed to
challenge negative attitudes and prejudice against children with disabilities. High
expectations of all students – teachers need to invest in and support all children.
●Safe and inclusive environments – children cannot learn if they are frightened either of
teachers or bullying from other children.
●Partnerships between parents, organisations of people with disabilities and schools –
inclusive education will benefit from the widest possible experience and knowledge.
●Systems to monitor progress – it is vital to measure whether the situation is improving,
and if not, what further changes are needed (Unicef 2017, 3).
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