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Screening students through psychometric assessments to
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Training teachers who are
the true guardians of inclusivity
mehtab ansari
, the Headteacher at
Rashtriya Prathamik Vidyalaya in Almora,
Uttarakhand, was struggling with creating
an environment of inclusive education in
his school. Determined to address this issue,
Mehtab enrolled in the Inclusive Education
course run by Project Inclusion, which helped
him learn about disabilities that hinder
children’s learning, and tailor solutions for
support to overcome these challenges.
Making space for inclusivity in mainstream
education by empowering educators is the
mission of Project Inclusion, an initiative of
Sri Aurobindo Society. rough inclusive
education, the initiative seeks to shiſt the
narrative from exclusion to inclusion,
fostering a society that celebrates diversity.
ere are 8 million children with disabilities
in India, but only 45 per cent have access to
schools, thus the need for this movement,
especially among vulnerable communities, is
urgent.
‘Initially, when we began our journey, less
than one per cent of teachers were aware of
different learning disabilities, facing challenges
in identifying and screening children due to
the lack of tools, training, and knowledge.
Our Learning Management System (LMS)and
the Project Inclusion App were introduced
Founded by Mirra Alfassa (The Mother)
in 1960
Sri Aurobindo Society was established
to bring a dynamic spirituality
into material life, so that global
problems can find a true solution,
and the dreams of humanity can be
realized. It is now an international
organization working in diverse fields
like integrated health, education,
sustainable development, leadership,
palliative care and more. Project
Inclusion, an initiative of the Sri
Aurobindo Society, was designed
to empower teachers and special
educators in India to identify
and create an inclusive learning
environment for students with
learning difficulties. Since its inception
in 2016, Project Inclusion has evolved
into a national programme operating
in 32 states and union territories, and
orienting over 2 lakh teachers.