Text 1: There are an estimated 240 million children with disabilities worldwide. Like all children, children with disabilities have ambitions and dreams for their future. They also need quality education to develop their skills and realize their full potential. However, children with disabilities are often ignored in policymaking. This limits their access to education and their ability to participate in social, economic, and political life. Worldwide, these children are among the most likely to be out of school. They often struggle to get an education. This is because of discrimination, shame, and schools’ failure to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Inclusive education is the most effective way to give all children a fair chance to go to school, to learn, and to build the skills they need to succeed. Inclusive education means all children in the same classrooms, in the same schools. It means real learning opportunities for groups who have traditionally been excluded. These include children with disabilities as well as speakers of minority languages. Inclusive systems value what every student uniquely brings to the classroom and help different groups learn and grow together. Text 2: Inclusive education supports all students in a community or class regardless of their strengths or weaknesses and helps them reach their full potential. It includes strategies, methods, and activities that promote equal education for everyone. However, there are several challenges when it comes to including students with disabilities. The first problem is that teachers are not trained enough. Teachers are vital in inclusive learning, but many do not know how to teach or support children with disabilities. This lack of training and skills slows down inclusion. The second issue is societal norms and attitudes. Many people still hold outdated views and resist including students with disabilities. In some cultures, this makes things even worse, leading to discrimination and blocking access to education. Next is the lack of inclusive teaching methods. These methods need financial support, but funding is often not available. Without enough money, it is hard to provide training for teachers and school specialist. However, this is crucial for inclusive education. Another challenge is the lack of accessible technology. Inclusive education needs an environment that works for everyone. Without this technology, it is difficult to make education fair, respectful, and free from discrimination. The last challenge is curriculum. A strict curriculum that does not offer different teaching methods for students with disabilities prevents successful inclusion. Also, if study plans do not consider different ways of learning, students with disabilities will not benefit.
According to Text 1, what is the effect of overlooking children with disabilities in developing policies?
- A.Their access to many aspects of life is not highly prioritized by their family members.
- B.Schools do not provide financial or social support for students with disabilities.
- C.They struggle to get access to education and participate fully in their societies.
- D.They start to fight for their rights in social, economic, and political sectors.
- E.Their communities tend to see them as a burden in their daily lives.