Inclusive education: key role of teachers

In education, ‘inclusion’ refers to the placement and education of children with disabilities in regular education classrooms with children of the same age who do not have disabilities. Inclusive education refers to an academic system that allows special education students to become included in mainstream classes along with their peers. It is an opportunity of special need students to learn team work skills. Inclusive education demands preparation of teachers to suit their needs in the classroom and society. Education For All (EFA) stressed inclusive education in school. But it is not achieved due to lack of competent teachers. The curriculum of teacher education program is not adequate enough to meet the special education needs in inclusive setting. Hence teachers are unable to meet the demand of delivery of the appropriate curriculum for children with special needs. The teachers need training on inclusive education. The present study throw its light on the key role of teachers in inclusive education.