Inclusive Education
Inclusive education is when all learners,
regardless of their background and of any
challenges they are having, still they are
placed in age-appropriate education classes
which
they
receive
quality
training,
interventions, and reinforcement that enable
them to achieve success in the pursuit of
“We can say that there is
successful inclusive
education when we wholeheartedly embrace,
appreciate, recognize, and
respond to our learner’s
diverse nature.”
Ms. Marie Prime Cruz
Keynote Speaker
knowledge. It is clear that the traditional
understanding
of
teaching
is
becoming
outdated in the face of increasing numbers of learners originating from diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds with different learning styles and educational
needs in our existing contemporary classrooms. With it, teachers are challenged
to grow professionally and adapt to these demands for the 21st century and
beyond. The fuel here to make the engine function is to make every learner to
feel comfortable, sense of belongingness is highlighted, they are suitably
challenged, and supported in all means.
Would you say no if there will be a
“Kaya nga you are here with
purpose. Hindi aksidente
ang pagpunta niyo ngayon
ditto… You will be supplied
with basic trainings related
to inclusive education that
will totally beneficial both
for you and your student in
the near future…”
Ms. Marie Prime Cruz
Keynote Speaker
learner that will be under your tutelage that
has medical restrictions which inhibits them
to perform with ease and confidence a
certain task or activity? The 1987 Philippine
Constitution Article XIV Section 1 states
that, “The State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at
all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.” Moreover, it is also stated in Section 2
the same article that, “The State shall provide adult citizens, the disabled, and
out-of-school youth with training in civics, vocational efficiency, and other skills.”
Thus, the answer to the question being established a while ago is definitely no.
Inclusive education is about ensuring access to quality education for all learners
by effectively meeting their diverse needs in a way that is responsive, accepting,
respectful and supportive. Learners participate in the education program in a
common learning environment with support to diminish and remove barriers and
obstacles that may lead to exclusion. Lastly, learners should value that respect
and understanding grow when they value that their co-learner abilities and
cultures play and learn together.