National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
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With reference to the concept of inclusive education and child-centered education, consider the following statements:
- 1. The primary objective of inclusive education is to provide equal quality education together to all children in regular schools (regardless of whether they belong to any physical, mental, social, or economic category), where there is no place for any kind of segregation or discrimination.
- 2. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution makes free and compulsory education for all children in the age group of six to fourteen years a fundamental right, which strengthens the legal basis of inclusive education.
- 3. According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005), establishing separate special schools for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) is the only and best way of inclusive education so that they can be saved from the pressure of normal children.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Detailed Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the core objective of inclusive education is to give equal opportunities to all children under one roof without any discrimination. Statement 2 is correct because under Article 21-A via the 86th Constitutional Amendment 2002, the fundamental right to education has been given to children aged 6 to 14 years, which forms the basis of inclusive education. Statement 3 is incorrect because NCF-2005 does not support segregation in special schools, but rather advocates mainstreaming and educating all children together in regular schools.
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