Question

What do you mean by inclusive education. Discuss it characteristics and objectives?

Answer 1

Inclusive education is about looking at the ways our schools, classrooms, programs and lessons are designed so that all children can participate and learn. Inclusion is also about finding different ways of teaching so that classrooms actively involve all children. It also means finding ways to develop friendships, relationships and mutual respect between all children, and between children and teachers in the school.

General objective:
To deliver Special Needs & Inclusive Education services in a coordinated and adequately resourced manner.

Specific objectives:

Increased enrolment, participation and completion of schooling by persons with special learning needs. 

Strengthen and systematize existing initiatives/programs on SN&IE.

Enhance participation of stakeholders in the management and implementation of SN&IE programs in Uganda.

Promote sporting programs for learners with special learning needs.


Department responsibilities

Guiding and steering stakeholders in the implementation of the policy in line with government regulations and standards.

Organizing and conducting advocacy campaigns on special needs and inclusive education (SN&IE).

Coordinating stakeholders in the implementation of advocacy campaigns on SN&IE.

Setting and reviewing regulations and standards in the provision of SN&IE.

Providing technical guidance on all matters pertaining to SN&IE policy implementation.

Providing adequate special instructional materials and equipment.

Conducting regular updates on best practices for managing/implementing SN&IE, upgrading of equipment and materials to meet the prevailing standards of teaching and learning for children with special needs.

Conducting refresher programmes for the SN&IE in-service personnel.

Licensing and registering SN&IE institutions.

Ensuring timely release of funds for SN&IE programmes.

Ensuring appropriate allocation of funds for SN&IE programmes.

Ensuring adequate recruitment and deployment of SN&IE personnel in consultation with the relevant bodies.

Providing guidance for adequate infrastructure/ facilities for SN&IE.

Establishing appropriate structures and systems for SN&IE.

Ensuring that affirmative action for learners with special needs is implemented in education institutions.

Monitoring and evaluating SN&IE programmes.