Implementing Inclusive Education in Ukraine: Problems and Perspectives

Abstract

The article defines the essence of inclusive education and characterizes students with special needs. The status and problems of implementing inclusive education in Ukraine are analyzed. The basic ethical principles of educational activities for pupils with special educational needs are defined. The authors set emphasis on the following issues: adaptation of the physical environment for the proper functioning of persons with disabilities; overcoming stereotypes of teaching professionals concerning psychological acceptance of inclusion; financing institutions with planned implementation of inclusive education; developing special educational programs for schools with inclusive education and training of qualified professionals to work in inclusive educational environment.