Inclusive Quality Education: Requirements for Emerging Professional Roles
Abstract This article examines the multifaceted dimensions of inclusive education, elucidating the ethical and professional challenges it presents in the context of the ongoing ideological discourses surrounding educational matters. It presents a critical definition of inclusive education and examines the manner in which this approach, endorsed by international organisations such as UNESCO, is redefining pedagogical practices and the interactions between those involved in the systems. It emphasises the necessity for all stakeholders to play an active role in educational relations as part of the essential transitions in school and education systems towards models that are more open to diversity. The inclusive approach is not merely a matter of physical integration; rather, it seeks to transform education systems in a fundamental manner, ensuring the active and equitable participation of all, irrespective of cultural or socio-economic background or disability.In order to contextualise the discussion, the article provides a brief historical overview of the evolution of inclusive approaches in education. It also identifies and analyses the persistent misunderstandings surrounding the concept of inclusiveness, and their deleterious effects on the implementation of truly fair practices. This text then proceeds to analyse the significance of the educational managers-teachers-learners relationship and its influence on the perception of belonging, the provision of support and, more generally, the creation of an inclusive climate. The text goes on to examine the conditions and ethical implications associated with the goal of social justice and the ethic of care, addressing challenges such as techno-pedagogical or neuroscientific reductionism and the misuse of digital and new technologies.The innovative aspect of this work is its transformative and humanist approach to education, which is centred on diversity and requires collaboration between educators, decision-makers, and multi-category communities. This approach is based on the recognition of each individual's uniqueness and the construction of active and responsible citizenship and democratic participation of as many people as possible. The principal findings indicate that inclusive practices have a beneficial effect on student engagement and well-being. This evidence demonstrates the potential of such methods to foster more equitable and effective educational environments.
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