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What is a significant obstacle in providing quality education for children with disabilities?
What is a significant obstacle in providing quality education for children with disabilities?
Which factor complicates effective educational planning for children with disabilities?
Which factor complicates effective educational planning for children with disabilities?
What is often lacking among teachers that hinders the delivery of inclusive education?
What is often lacking among teachers that hinders the delivery of inclusive education?
Why do examinations and tests often disadvantage students with disabilities?
Why do examinations and tests often disadvantage students with disabilities?
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What is frequently the main focus of available funding for children with disabilities?
What is frequently the main focus of available funding for children with disabilities?
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What factors influence the ability of teachers to provide quality education to students with disabilities?
What factors influence the ability of teachers to provide quality education to students with disabilities?
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How many children with disabilities are estimated to be out of school in low- and middle-income countries?
How many children with disabilities are estimated to be out of school in low- and middle-income countries?
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Which group of children with disabilities is noted to have higher rates of illiteracy?
Which group of children with disabilities is noted to have higher rates of illiteracy?
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What role can special schools play in promoting inclusive education?
What role can special schools play in promoting inclusive education?
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What is a major challenge in integrating children with disabilities into mainstream schools?
What is a major challenge in integrating children with disabilities into mainstream schools?
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What is meant by 'inclusive education'?
What is meant by 'inclusive education'?
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Which organization studied the inclusion of students with disabilities in education sector plans?
Which organization studied the inclusion of students with disabilities in education sector plans?
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What approach are some countries considering to support children with disabilities in education?
What approach are some countries considering to support children with disabilities in education?
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Study Notes
Enrolment and Completion Rates
- Between 93 and 150 million children live with disabilities globally.
- 33 million children with disabilities are out of school in low- and middle-income countries.
- Children with disabilities are less likely to complete primary, secondary, and further education compared to their peers without disabilities.
- Individuals with disabilities have lower literacy rates worldwide.
- Illiteracy is higher among children with visual impairments, multiple or mental disorders compared to those with motor disabilities.
Inclusive Education
- Inclusive education aims to integrate students with disabilities into mainstream school environments.
- Currently, many children with disabilities attend regular schools but follow specialized curriculums.
- A shift towards inclusive models where all students follow the same curriculum is a long-term goal.
- Special schools and their staff can act as experts, supporting mainstream schools in achieving greater inclusion.
- The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) promotes a two-pronged approach:
- Integrate disability into education systems.
- Invest specifically in actions and services for children with disabilities.
Challenges to Inclusive Education
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Identifying Pupils with Disabilities:
- The total population of children with learning difficulties is largely unknown due to the hidden nature of some disabilities.
- Schools often only identify observable disabilities, overlooking learning disabilities.
- Inadequate data hinders effective educational planning and resource allocation.
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Lack of Trained Teachers:
- Many teachers lack the confidence and skills to implement inclusive education.
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Poorly Adapted Facilities and Learning Materials:
- Inappropriate infrastructure and lack of accessible learning materials pose significant obstacles.
- These challenges are exacerbated in rural areas with poverty, poor services, and infrastructure failings.
- Curricula relying on passive learning methods limit access for students with disabilities.
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Lack of Resources:
- Financial and human resources are needed for building adapted schools, reducing class sizes, and teacher training.
- Funds earmarked for special needs are often insufficient and primarily directed towards schools and special units, rather than mainstream schools.
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Assessing Learning:
- Limited data exists on the learning outcomes of students with disabilities.
- Examinations and tests rarely accommodate their needs, putting them at a disadvantage.
- Most international performance tests exclude children with disabilities, reinforcing low expectations.
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Description
This quiz explores the enrolment and completion rates of children with disabilities globally. It highlights the challenges they face in accessing education and the importance of inclusive education models that integrate all students. Test your knowledge on the statistics and concepts surrounding inclusive education.
