Semester 4

Objectives:-

• Understand the meaning of Inclusion and exclusion

• Know the types of exclusion and their causes

• Know how to bring about inclusion in different spheres

Unit: 1 = Inclusion Overview

➢ Meaning of Inclusion and

• Inclusive Society click here (Bengali) click here (English)

➢ Exclusion and Inclusion: Conceptual overview

➢ Obstacles/barriers in Inclusion

➢ Elements necessary for creating an inclusive society click here (Bengali) click here (English)

Unit: 2 = Differently Abled

➢ Concept of Impairment, Disability and Handicap

➢ Types of disabilities- Orthopaedic, Visual, Auditory, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual, Autism click here (Bengali) click here (English)

• Learning Disability click here (English)

➢ General causes of disabilities

➢ Role of school and society in creating a barrier free environment

Unit: 3 = Socially Disabled

➢ Concept of SC, ST and OBC groups.

➢ Concept of Gender, and sexuality

➢ Causes of social exclusion click here (Bengali) click here (English)

➢ Understanding social inclusion: role of education

Unit: 4 = Educational Reforms for Inclusive Society.

➢ Building an Inclusive school: desired changes in System, Structure, Practice and Culture,

➢ Education for a multicultural society,

➢ Education for peaceful co-existence

➢ Role of Informal agencies (like mass media etc) in building an inclusive society