Awareness about Inclusive Education among Teacher Trainees

At present, there is a growing awareness about inclusive education among educators. In special school concept, the special education component is a part of the general education system, where as in integrated approach, the special education is a part of the general education. Inclusive education goes one step further. In this approach, the special education is an integral part of general education system. The need for inclusive education has to be viewed in the background of the reality of services for children with disabilities in India. The challenge now is to formulate requirements of a school for all, since all children have the right to education. The learning needs of the children with disabilities demand special attention. Steps need to be taken to provide equal access to education to every category of the disabled as an integral part of the education system.