In view of the baby boomer generation that is on the verge of retirement‚ and declining birthrates in developed societies‚ an ageing population is a problem that will continue to worsen. The elderly are growing in numbers; countries need to decide how to keep them dynamically involved in society so as to fulfill the basic promise of leaving no one behind. For a country as small as Singapore‚ keeping the elderly active in society remains all the more paramount‚ for people remain our main resource
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1.1 Background: Unfolding the concept of Inclusive Education The field of special educational has undergone a tremendous transformation with the initiation of the inclusive movement and is characterised by the constant changes‚ controversies in terms of policy and practice as noted by Polat & Kisanji (2009). The Salamanca Statement and Framework for action on Special Educational Needs’ (1994‚ UNESCO) brought about a significant move towards inclusive education. It was designed as a part of the
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Understand the application of theories and principles of learning and communication to inclusive learning and teaching 1. Over the years extensive research has been conducted by many by Psychologists and Scientists who sought to identify the ways in which we learn. As a result several theories have become documented each with different perspectives the main ones being behaviourism‚ neo-behaviourism‚ constructivism and humanism but there are some who have a different view on these theories. Minton
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Financial Inclusion Scenario (A study on extent of Financial Inclusion in remote villages of Medak Dist) P.Hima Bindu * Sneha Jain** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abstract: The correlation between financial inclusion and economic growth has long been widely recognized: low financial inclusion
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A positive environment is one that supports all aspects of development‚ learning and provides ways for practitioners to extend on that‚ challenging children and promoting times for them to rest. It also means an environment where parents‚ colleagues‚ all work in partnership to actively make opportunities for children to achieve positive outcomes. Development: Physical development This is mainly about physical skills. Children need to master a lot of different types of movements as they grow
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Journal of Planning Education and Research http://jpe.sagepub.com/ Distinguishing Participation and Inclusion Kathryn S. Quick and Martha S. Feldman Journal of Planning Education and Research 2011 31: 272 originally published online 22 June 2011 DOI: 10.1177/0739456X11410979 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jpe.sagepub.com/content/31/3/272 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Additional
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DEM 313 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage An individual’s heritage is about his culture‚ history or personal experiences it is important to recognise and respect them because it is what makes him individual and unique. If we know them we provide a person centre care and focus on individual’s choices and preferences‚ he will then feel valued and included. For example Muslim doesn’t eat pork
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Unit 009 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning I currently teach yoga to adults at the level of beginners‚ I have been teaching yoga classes for the past eighteen months. I have another year of study to undertake on the British Wheel of Yoga Diploma. My typical class sizes ideally should be between seven and fifteen students. Unfortunately I did not have enough students for my adult education course to run last term. My ideal yoga class would be ninety minutes in
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2008‚ Pages 795–806 Service-learning informing the development of an inclusive ethical framework for beginning teachers Suzanne Carrington‚ ‚ Beth Saggers (School of Learning and Professional Studies‚ Faculty of Education‚ Queensland University of Technology‚ Victoria Park Road‚ Kelvin Grove 4059‚ Qld.‚ Australia) Abstract A social-cultural theory of difference informed the development of a university unit on inclusive education with a focus on broadening students’ experience and understanding
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Code of Ethical Practice adopted and promoted by YACVic outlines a set of youth work principles and practice responsibilities for all youth workers. In this essay I will discuss two of these practice responsibilities and demonstrate how they relate to the ‘Hub of Ethical Practice’. The YACVic Code of Ethical Practice is based on a human rights framework‚ it’s principles reflect underpinning values that inform youth work practice. The YACVic Code consists of ten youth work practice responsibilities
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