The problems of implementation of inclusive education in Ukraine: generalization the experience of empirical sociological researches experience

Abstract

The article is devoted to current problems of the strategy of inclusion in the education system. The authors attempt to analyze documents regulating legal relations in the field of inclusive education, the accessibility of both educational and medical institutions, the readiness of the teaching community to work with children with special educational needs. The empirical basis formed by an array of empirical data collected by conducting a traditional analysis of documents, interviewing parents and teachers. The analysis result of conducted research allows us to conclude that informants are fully aware difficulties of inclusive education today. They are associated with the lack of architectural accessibility of the majority of school buildings, proper professional training of teachers, experience in communicating with children with various types and severity of diseases, and lack of readiness of society adequately to perceive the idea of integration.

Development of modern sociological education in Ukraine: problems, prospects

“…To gain knowledge and not just a diploma, it is important to master the program, become familiar with various scientific approaches, form your own opinion on many problematic aspects of sociology, and be able to conduct scientific discussions independently, analyze and synthesize the information obtained, and be able to process it creatively. So that the graduate could freely use information from different sources, it is recommended to increase the number of hours for studying foreign languages (Hrabovets, Kalashnikova, Chernous, 2020). Thus, from a global perspective, sociology has every chance to play a key role among the humanities disciplines.…”

“…In their circle of scientific interest were the functions of education, their impact on the educational process, and the relationship of sociology with economics and politics. Education is an important factor in structural changes in society and global transformations (Hrabovets et al, 2020). Also, scientific reflection on the essence and content of sociological education was carried out by sociologists Serikawa and Moura (2019), who defined education as a set of social transformations in recent times and attempts to find new answers to current social problems (p. 2205-2221).…”

Formation of an Inclusive Approach in the Education of Children With Special Educational Needs (Ukrainian Experience)

“…Thus, the policy of inclusive education in Ukraine has been developing over the past 15 years based on the best practices of other countries in this area and recommendations of international organizations (Bulakh, 2020). The legislative framework fully meets the needs of implementing inclusive education at the national level (Hrabovets, Kalashnikova, & Chernous, 2020). The introduction of inclusive education at the national level began with the reform of the boarding school system, the transfer of students from boarding schools to the community, and the need for their educational inclusion in general education schools (Kovalyshyn, Vivcharenko, & Gryshko, 2020).…”

Government Communication in Implementing Inclusive Education for Working Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

“…The community is the ultimate goal of a development planned by the government. Per research conducted by (30) that inclusive education will work effectively if the state has the will to review appropriate laws and implement them with clear plans and build concrete infrastructure and have sustainable funding so that the benefits for education will be obtained.…”