Education is a fundamental right of a human being and education also form the backbone of every nurturing society. Education is the most powerful weapon that we can have in this society, there is no limit and there is no unequal distribution of quality education.
Education is the treasure that we can have—but what happens if a student never learns or what happens if a student never has a proper education? How can individuals learn on their own? How will students learn despite his or her disability? Do students with disabilities have a proper education?
Students with disabilities may encounter obstacles in general education settings when their individual learning needs are not adequately identified or met. In the absence of suitable accommodation, their ability to access the curriculum and participate fully can be significantly hindered. Learning inside the regular class becomes challenging for students with disabilities, because without having the right accommodation, students will find difficult to include themselves in their classmates. For some students, living with disability can lead to feeling left out or overlooked- especially in school. It’s not always easy to support these students well, particularly in places where resources are stretched thin.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 90 percent of children with disabilities in low-income countries have never received any form of education (UNICEF, 2014a). Also, once enrolled, students with disabilities are more likely to drop out of school than students without disabilities. All students, no matter their abilities, have the right to learn in a setting that embraces diversity, supports fairness, and offers the help they need to succeed. Inclusive education guarantees that students with disabilities are actively involved, learning, and progressing with their classmates.
How can we make sure students get the help and education they need in a regular set of classrooms?
One of the ways to ensure that students will learn is to help students get the support and education that they need in regular classrooms. Teachers can use different teaching methods, build a positive and inclusive environment, provide extra resources, and encourage students to participate actively.
Helping students with special needs teachers need to have an adjustment in learning different learning styles that fit to the needs of every student, creating a sense of belongingness, and helping students relate what they learn to their own experiences.
