Social and Pedagogical Aspects of Development of Inclusive Education

Abstract

The article substantiates theoretical and practical aspects of implementing inclusive education in the conditions of integration into a global educational space as well as characterizes important socio-pedagogical aspects of the inclusive environment. It emphasizes a demand for forming the 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 which characterize a mindset of a particular nation have been also considered. Socio-pedagogical barriers of inclusion have been 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 school. The authors offer examples of practical use of didactic materials in ESL/EFL teaching at elementary school, in particular inclusive graphic posters and audio-visual aids as well as cooperative learning for forming democratic values and tolerant attitudes towards students with disabilities and SEN.