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Why and what is the confusion in equivalence of special and general education?
There is still confusion and possibilities of different interpretations from different institutions with reference to equivalence of special education to general education. The equivalence for getting employment in the state government schools is being followed by some states whereas few states take special educators as resource teachers /itinerant teachers only, thereby differentiating the roles and […]
Inter and intra ministerial coordination – for success of inclusive education for children with disabilities
Thought has to percolate deep into the process of beginning coordination between Ministries and Department of Ministry working towards education and empowerment of persons with disabilities. There is ideological clash in the measures taken by different ministries. MSJE is supporting financially for a living (Disability Pension) both at the national and state levels. The measures […]
An idea that might help for success of inclusive education
Ministry of education and policy makers may not have clear idea of the challenges a teacher / leader of school face in the implementation of inclusive education. An idea floated has to be examined in the real context before putting it into policy. There should be some mechanism to try out the policy related reform […]
A simple thought to cross the barrier for inclusive education
There are many schools under CBSE that are fully funded by the Government. But some of these schools reflect the unhealthy competition leading to lots of pressure on students to perform academically. Hoardings of toppers in board exams is an example of a market driven approach which is commonly seen in private funded schools. Such […]
Promoting inclusive education – through inclusive teacher education
RIE Bhubaneswar in practice is following reservation of seats for persons with disabilities in all the teacher education programmes. All the students have faced several challenges and hardships to reach this level. They have inferiority which they have overcome and some are still coping with it. The welcoming gesture is that they are keen on […]
Promoting inclusive education – through in-service teacher education
An example to lead – ‘Swabhiman’ an NGO working in Bhubaneswar is recognized as the state disability information and resource centre. They have conducted door to door survey in Bhubaneswar to identify persons with disabilities under the age of 18 years and put them in school and providing resource support to schools. The initiative ‘Saksham’ […]
Extreme sensitivity towards fellow human beings – A rare expression these days
Visiting the formerly famous VRCH, now National Centre for Skill Enhancement Program, was a great learning. The young professional welcomed us, the three faculty members with a score of students on a field visit, lead us to the interior of the building. He initiated with the procedure of selection for the various courses of vocational […]
The third gender – why are we silent?
Being different attracts undue attention in our social arena. Confining to norms thus comes to us naturally. We stretch beyond limits to suit ourselves to our immediate environment. Be it physical, attitudinal or behavioral. Now with the recent Policies of the Government for inclusive education, diversity is being accepted and nurtured. What matters is the […]
Can we decide for a life yet to be born?
Give women the choice by Devi Shetty and Sneha Iype was an interesting article in Time of India on March 31st Friday 2017. Give women the choice It was on Supreme Court verdict of turning down a request for Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) from a 27 week pregnant woman with a Down’s syndrome foetus. Many […]
A slice from the pages of a warden’s diary – 2
Chenni is a woman of my age or little younger to me who comes to work in my home, cleans the floor, washes vessels, clothes daily. She is Odiya speaking not even a single word from any other language she is aware of. Initially I was a bit concerned as to how will I get […]