Creating an Inclusive School

About the Book: This book addresses the urgent need to integrate children with special needs as equal participants in all educational levels for their holistic development. It outlines strategies to foster inclusion by adapting standard school practices to accommodate children who vary socially mentally or physically from their peers. Covering a broad range of special needs the book identifies key types of physical behavioral and mental challenges and highlights the learning needs of marginalized children. Emphasizing diverse teaching and assessment methods it aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and serves as a valuable reference for B.Ed. M.Ed. M.A. Education and diploma courses in Education. About the Author: Dr. (Mrs.) Archana Singhal is a Professor in the Department of Education at Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology Meerut which is NAAC accredited as 'A'. She was previously an Assistant Professor at St. Aloysius (Autonomous) College Jabalpur which is reaccredited as 'A+'. She holds M.Ed. M.A. degrees in Applied Psychology and Economics a Ph.D. in Education and is UGC NET – LS qualified. Dr. Singhal has published numerous research papers in prominent journals and contributed chapters to edited volumes including a psychology test for assessing children's environmental behavior. Dr. Meeta Agrawal an Assistant Professor at St. Aloysius College also holds M.Ed. M.A. degrees and a Ph.D. in English Literature. She has published research papers and book chapters and co-edited Modern Trends in Multidisciplinary Subjects (Volume 2).