Inclusion in education: A step towards social justice |
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| Authors: | Filiz Polat |
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| Institution: | Centre for Advancement of Special Education (CASE), Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
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| Abstract: | This article discusses the theoretical relationships between inclusion in education and social justice. It draws on Martha Nussbaum's use of the capability approach is given as one of the few philosophical and political theories that places disability/impairment in the social justice debate. The article goes on to present findings from the initial stages of a three-year participatory action research project involving eight primary schools located in Dar es Salaam and Pwani (Coast) regions of Tanzania. The project aims to develop an Index of Inclusion in Tanzania. There are numerous barriers to inclusion at national, community and school levels. Both the literature review and the emerging findings of the project suggest some progress has been made towards inclusive, just and quality education in Tanzania but there is still a long way to go. |
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| Keywords: | Inclusive education Education for All Social justice Low-income countries |
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