BENEFITS OF PLACING REGULAR CLUSTER MEDICAL OFFICER IN THE GOVERNMENT-AIDED BOYS AND GIRLS SCHOOL

Abstract [English]

Education empowers individuals and societies to reach a desirable level of all round development. Education systems are also facing challenges in terms of philosophy, infrastructure and practices. So far, education system is based on the paradigm of homogeneity. It practices exclusion if not found confirming to the norm. Be it age, capability, gender or any other norm. This approach of conforming to existing norms is seen as barrier to form inclusive society. A school is only a smaller unit of the same large society where it is located. If it practices exclusion, society practices exclusion. In an inclusive school all children are able to take part in the educational activates and develop a sense of belongingness and become better prepared for life in the community as children and adults. It provides better opportunities for learning. Children with varying backgrounds and abilities are often better motivated when they learn in classes surrounded by heterogeneous children rather than homogeneous. The expectations of all the children are higher for themselves. Successful inclusion attempts to develop an individual's strengths leading to development. It allows children to work on individual goals while being with other students. It fosters a culture of respect and belonging. It also provides the opportunity to learn about and accept individual differences. It provides all children with opportunities to develop friendships with one another. Friendships provide role models and opportunities for growth.