INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: RELEVANCE AND CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS

Abstract

This article highlights the essence, purpose, objectives, and theoretical-conceptual foundations of inclusive education. It reveals the socio-pedagogical significance of involving children with disabilities and those with special educational needs in the general education system. The study also analyzes the differences between inclusive education and integration, the necessity of adapting the educational environment to children’s individual capabilities, the role of psychological and pedagogical support, and the issues of forming an inclusive culture.