Shishya Speaks

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Leaving No Child Behind: Quest for the Inclusive Education

By
Vasudha Sharma
Principal, The Shishya School Pathankot

As I sat down to reflect upon the education, I found myself introspecting on the various aspects of this vital sector. One pressing issue that caught my attention is the lack of inclusive and supportive education for children studying in public and government schools across the country. Inclusive education is a learner-centric approach that encompasses all aspects of a child's development, including physical, intellectual, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. *Every child deserves to receive inclusive education* that is result-oriented and fosters holistic development.

Despite progress in the education sector, many children in public and government schools continue to face barriers to inclusive education. These challenges can stem from various factors, including limited resources, lack of trained educators, and socio-economic disparities. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds may face additional obstacles, such as poverty, hunger, or violence, that affect their ability to learn.

To address these challenges, it is essential to invest in infrastructure and resources, provide ongoing teacher training, and implement policies promoting inclusivity. Governments and organizations must prioritize funding for public and government schools to improve infrastructure, technology, and educational materials. Educators must receive regular training and support to develop inclusive teaching practices and address diverse learning needs. Furthermore, governments and educational institutions must establish and enforce policies that promote inclusivity, equity, and social justice.

Inclusive education is a fundamental right of every child. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, receive a supportive and inclusive education. By acknowledging the challenges and working together to address them, we can create a more equitable and just education system for all.

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Importance of Encouraging Individuality in Children

It is important to foster individuality, for only the individual can produce the new ideas.― Albert Einstein

In today’s world, being unique is an advantage as it can help you stand out if you use your innate talents and abilities the right way. Supporting a child’s uniqueness makes them feel special and encourages them to be comfortable about their distinctiveness. By doing so, we are enabling them to become self-aware, and encouraging them to develop a strong sense of self-esteem as they learn to accept who they are and should every opportunity in good sense.

The wings of knowledge given to us, by the divines,

To fly at the extreme edge and become as bright as the sun shines.

When children are allowed to express their individuality, they become more confident and better equipped to navigate through challenges. They learn to value their own ideas, thereby fostering skills like critical thinking and creativity. As they use their independent thinking to navigate through challenging situations, they gather helpful life experiences that prepare them for the future. Swami Vivekananda firmly believed that education is something more than merely passing examinations and getting some employments. An education which helps one only to earn one’s livelihood is not a great value. He said: ‘What is education? Is it book-learning? No. Is it diverse knowledge? Not even that. The training by which the current and expression of will are brought under control and become fruitful is called education’. The very essence of education is concentration of mind, not the collecting facts.

So education must train the mind and strengthened the willpower of the students. It must transmit the power and infuse inspiration from the lives of innumerable heroes, saints and sages to have ‘life-building, man-making, character-making assimilation of ideas’. We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.’

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Miami School Holmes, Glen +123 456 789
Miami, School Holmes, Glen +123 456 789
Miami School Brown, Terry Ray +123 456 789
Miami School Jenkins, Roger +123 456 789

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