Which of the following are TRUE about inclusive education?

A. It is a part of a wider strategy to develop an inclusive society.

B. It acknowledges that not all children can learn in a general class.

C. It involves restructuring school cultures.

D. Diversity is a rich resource to support the learning for all.

E. Schools should not be expected to change according to learning needs of all children.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The concept of inclusive education focuses on providing equitable and quality education to all learners, regardless of their background, ability, or disability. The correct and supportive statements include:

• A Inclusive education contributes to an inclusive society, by ensuring that diversity is respected from the ground up, starting in schools.
• C It requires a restructuring of school culture to accommodate and value all learners.
• D It recognizes that diversity enriches the learning environment and provides opportunities for all students to learn from one another.

Statement B is misleading because inclusive education promotes learning for all students in a general classroom with necessary support, not by acknowledging limitations.
Statement E is incorrect because inclusive education requires schools to adapt to all learning needs, not ignore them.

Information Booster:
Inclusive education aligns with global frameworks like the UNCRPD and NEP 2020, which stress equity, access, and participation of all students in general education settings.

Additional Knowledge:
Implementation of inclusive education includes:

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Use of assistive technologies
• Curriculum and assessment adaptations
• Collaborative teaching strategies
  This model encourages a shift in mindset—from "fitting the child to the system" to "adapting the system to fit the child."