THE WHY OF INCLUSIVE

EDUCATION:
Why is it important?
ED 32/SNED32

February 2023
The Whys of Inclusive Education
can be investigated through:

• Available data and evidence on the

situation of these
vulnerable/marginalized children
including those with disabilities

• Justifications on why inclusive education

is important – political, social, economic,
academic points of view
 WHY…

What does
evidence say about
access of children
with disabilities to
education?

his is according to UNESCO (2020).

 WHY…
In the Philippines:

his is according to Philippine Statistics Authority (2010).

WHY…
According to UNICEF (2016):

The number of out of school children in the

Philippines is 2.8 million.
 WHY…

his is according to Humanity & Inclusion (2020).

Justifications for inclusive education

SOCIAL

Learning together promotes cohesion, belongingness,

respect for diversity.

Inclusive schools create inclusive societies.

Justifications for inclusive education

ACADEMIC

Inclusive teachers learn how to differentiate their

instructions to accommodate diverse needs of students.

Differentiation in instruction has been proven effective in

improving students’ learning outcomes.

No research shows that children learn better in segregated

settings/schools compared to mainstream schools.
Justifications for inclusive education

ECONOMIC

Creating two different systems of education – one

system for mainstream education and other one
for special schools – is proven to be expensive.

Investing in mainstream schools in terms of

preparing them for inclusive education is more
cost-effective and efficient.
Justifications for inclusive education

POLITICAL

Policies and legislations globally and in the

Philippines advocate for inclusive education
(e.g. K-12 Basic Education Curriculum)
Shukran jazilan.
‘Thank you so much’ in Arabic.