Social and pedagogical aspects of the development of inclusive education

Abstract

The article substantiates theoretical and practical aspects of implementing inclusive education in the conditions of integration of Ukraine and other former Soviet countries into a global educational space, and also characterizes important socio-pedagogical aspects of the inclusive environment. It emphasizes a demand for forming a new philosophy of education with regard to changing attitudes towards persons with disabilities, especially in post-Soviet countries, as remaining traditional views and beliefs of today concerning teaching students with disabilities and their biased perception in society are still dominant. Gender stereotypes about inclusive education that characterize the mindset of a particular nation are also considered. Socio-pedagogical barriers of inclusion are presented. The article highlights important aspects of establishing an effective pedagogical cooperation between schools and families of students with special educational needs (SEN) and suggests tentative forms of work with parents at inclusive schools. The authors offer examples of the practical use of didactic materials in ESL/EFL teaching at elementary school, in particular inclusive graphic posters and audio-visual aids for forming democratic values and tolerant attitudes towards students with disabilities and SEN.

Keywords

• inclusive education
• socialization
• socio-pedagogical interaction
• pedagogy of tolerance