Question

In the context of the NCF and KCF, inclusive education is best understood as :

• A. Providing special schools for children with disabilities
• B. Creating uniform curricula for all learners
• C. Enabling every learner, regardless of background or ability, to participate meaningfully in mainstream education
• D. Tracking students based on ability and segregating instruction

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Enabling every learner, regardless of background or ability, to participate meaningfully in mainstream education

• The correct answer is (C) Enabling every learner, regardless of background or ability, to participate meaningfully in mainstream education.

• In the context of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF), inclusive education is about creating a learning environment where all students, including those with disabilities, from different social backgrounds, or with diverse learning needs, can learn together. It emphasizes the right of every child to be educated in a regular classroom setting.

• The NCF and KCF reject the practices in options (A) (Providing special schools for children with disabilities) and (D) (Tracking students based on ability and segregating instruction) which promote segregation. They also oppose option (B), as a uniform curriculum fails to address the unique needs and learning styles of diverse student populations. Instead, inclusive education aims for flexible curricula, teaching methods, and assessments that cater to the heterogeneity of learners. It is about adapting the education system to the child, rather than expecting the child to fit into a rigid system.