Attitude of parents towards inclusion of socio-economically disadvantaged students in private schools of Punjab

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Vikas Kumar (D.A.N. College of Education for Women, Nawanshahr, Punjab)

Inclusion is gaining recognition in developing countries like India. Inclusion in schools range from partial to full inclusion. Inclusive Education is an educational philosophy aimed at normalizing special services for which students qualify. The major thrust of Government is on Inclusion or main streaming of children with special needs, socially deprived sections, marginalized groups irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, language, HIV status into the fabric of formal schooling. The success of inclusion depends upon the attitude of persons associated with the implementation of this programme. Positive attitude of teachers, parents and peers is needed for its success. In this study, researcher tried to measure the attitude of parents of children studying in public private schools towards inclusion of socio-economically disadvantage students in that school. The researcher prepared semi structured interview schedule to obtain information from parents on their views on inclusion of socio-economically disadvantage students. The sample comprised of 50 parents (25 mothers & 25 fathers) of children from sections where inclusion have implemented. The result of the study indicate that parents of children not belonging to socio-economically disadvantage group were not in favour of this inclusion.