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Type: | Book chapter |
Title: | Inclusive education and the progressive inclusionists |
Author: | Boyle, C. Anderson, J. |
Citation: | Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education, 2021 / Sharma, U., Salend, S. (ed./s), pp.883-894 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Publisher Place: | Oxford, UK |
Issue Date: | 2021 |
ISBN: | 9780190875893 |
Editor: | Sharma, U. Salend, S. |
Statement of Responsibility: | Christopher Boyle and Joanna Anderson |
Abstract: | Since 1994 the Salamanca Statement has been pivotal in encouraging nations to move toward inclusive education. Much progress has been made, yet the question must be asked if inclusive education has now plateaued. Inclusive education can be compared to a bicycle, where momentum powers it forward and it must continually move in order to stay upright. Along with movement, there also needs to be a clear direction of travel. Movement for the sake of movement will not bode well. If full inclusion is to succeed as a universal reality, not just an admirable goal, then it must become clear how to push the majority of countries forward, thus achieving full inclusion for most rather than a few. In many countries the reality of the principles of inclusive education are not reflected in everyday schooling. There have been many successes in inclusive education over many years in many countries, and these should be celebrated. Many consider full inclusion to be an over-reach by inclusivists, with most countries not achieving full inclusion; however, others argue that it is still attainable. From this point, where can the inclusion movement go? Has it, in effect, reached the end of its journey—like a bicycle with no rider, which eventually will fall over? |
Keywords: | inclusive education; special education; special schools; educational psychology; school psychology; school inclusion; segregation; full inclusion; special education needs; bicycle theory |
Rights: | © Oxford University Press 2021 |
DOI: | 10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.151 |
Published version: | https://www.oup.com.au/ |
Appears in Collections: | Education publications |
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