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Review Article
Unlocking Potential: A Comprehensive Analysis of Inclusive Education Policies for Children with Disabilities in Nepal
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
148-160
Received:
1 June 2024
Accepted:
21 June 2024
Published:
2 July 2024
Abstract: Special Education Council was established in 1973 after the 1971 National Education System Plan transformed inclusive education in Nepal. Despite delays, 2015 constitutional mandates and 2019 National Education Policy support inclusive education. This review article examines Nepal's inclusive education policies from 1996 to 2017 focusing on changes and challenges. Recent successes include the 2010 ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2018 Compulsory and Free Education Act. The 2019 policy merger and 2076 Education Policy lack inclusive education implementation plans, indicating areas needing improvement. Utilizing Policy Implementation Theory alongside SWOT Analysis, this study endeavors to assess the efficacy of existing policies, evaluate historical adaptations, and scrutinize adherence to international commitments within the Nepalese context. As the International Institute for Educational Planning highlights, legislative frameworks play a pivotal role in fostering parity and inclusivity, underscoring the imperative for stakeholder consensus. Nepal's 2015 constitution meets international standards; however, physical accessibility is still a concern. The study focuses on accessibility, inclusive party laws, manifestos, and collaboration with OPDs, which are recommended for effective representation. Similarly, equal education and employment require inclusive curriculum design and barrier removal in inclusive education and vocational training. Nepal faces policy discrepancies, a lack of trained special educators, and insufficient resources. Implementing inclusive education policies in Nepal is challenging due to contextual, organizational, and policy barriers. It requires infrastructure investments, awareness campaigns, and targeted regulations. Infrastructure investments, awareness campaigns, and targeted regulations are needed implementing inclusive education policies in Nepal is complicated by contextual, organizational, and policy barriers. The study recommends a comprehensive, situation-specific strategy using school psychologists to promote inclusive mindsets in technical and vocational education with invest in infrastructure development to ensure physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities and enact policies that promote inclusive practices within educational and vocational training institutions.
Abstract: Special Education Council was established in 1973 after the 1971 National Education System Plan transformed inclusive education in Nepal. Despite delays, 2015 constitutional mandates and 2019 National Education Policy support inclusive education. This review article examines Nepal's inclusive education policies from 1996 to 2017 focusing on changes...
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Research Article
The Design and Usability of Virtual Reality Content Using Eyes for Students with Severe Disabilities
Sunhi Bak*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
161-170
Received:
8 March 2024
Accepted:
25 April 2024
Published:
9 July 2024
Abstract: The purposes of this study were to develop the design of virtual reality content using eyes and to investigate the usability of the virtual reality content for nonverbal students with severe disabilities. A 360-degree video in which a narrator introduces scientific activities (momentum, earthquake, gravity, robot dance) and experiences them at Chungnam Science Education Center was produced. Next, the virtual reality content for the video were designed for users to manipulate image buttons with their eyes so that users can select and experience images. Users can select and view images of scientific activity by staring and blinking using the HTC-VIVE Pro Eye, which combines eye tracking technology. The virtual reality content using eyes were designed and developed in accordance with the guidelines for supporting self-determination of students with severe disabilities. In order to investigate the usability of the VR content, 37 special education teachers who had special teacher certificates and had experience in teaching students with severe disabilities answered questions after using the VR content. The teachers evaluated as "neutral" in some usability evaluation categories (e.g., Self-determination, Ease of manipulation, Ease of Understanding, Effectiveness, Efficiency of class preparation, Efficiency in teaching, Appropriateness of content organization). When developing VR contents for students with severe disabilities, developers can design visual images in order for students with severe disabilities to understand easily and establish user interface in users’ eye conditions and operational capabilities. VR contents can be designed in relation to subject areas so that teachers can use them as educational materials.
Abstract: The purposes of this study were to develop the design of virtual reality content using eyes and to investigate the usability of the virtual reality content for nonverbal students with severe disabilities. A 360-degree video in which a narrator introduces scientific activities (momentum, earthquake, gravity, robot dance) and experiences them at Chun...
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Research Article
Practice Courses Reform of Agriculture-Related Majors Under the Background of Farming and Reading Education—Taking< Skills Practice in Vine Yard > as an Example
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
171-176
Received:
27 May 2024
Accepted:
27 June 2024
Published:
9 July 2024
Abstract: Cultivation culture is a precious wealth developed and inherited in the long-term agricultural activities of our country. The combination of cultivation culture and labor education into practice courses can effectively realize the cultivation of contemporary college students' labor spirit, make labor education more practical. In view of the problems existing in the teaching of practice courses of agriculture-related majors, taking the course of “Skills Practice in Vine Yard” as an example, this paper probes into the establishment of teaching objectives, the reform of course contents, teaching methods and examination methods, etc. Promote the cultivation of new agricultural talents through these measures.
Abstract: Cultivation culture is a precious wealth developed and inherited in the long-term agricultural activities of our country. The combination of cultivation culture and labor education into practice courses can effectively realize the cultivation of contemporary college students' labor spirit, make labor education more practical. In view of the problem...
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Research Article
The Implications of Attunement and Understanding on Heidegger’s Viewpoint in Education
Rozita Aboutorabi*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
177-182
Received:
19 July 2019
Accepted:
30 August 2019
Published:
15 July 2024
Abstract: Heidegger in attunement and understanding quests genuine Dasein who disclosed to the world authentically. Definitely, Heidegger’s genuine Dasein is distant from Descartes subject and not considering its relationship with the world and people base on subject- object relationship. It is aware of its worldliness and its understanding of it, therefore cannot consider itself superior than other race and people or like the modern man cannot consider itself a model for others. Thus, it is possible to establish human relationships that are no longer based on the subject-object relationship. Hence, in this essay, these basic existentialia of human being studied and its educational implications are examined. As a philosophical research, attunement and understanding from Heidegger’s viewpoint are declared, and then in educational context some guidelines such as attention to students’ mood, interest, understanding, and interpreting are inferred for policy makers and for an effective curriculum. Moreover, drawing hermeneutical cycle of understanding the importance of students’ preconceptions is raised. Elaborating the process of evaluating and the worlds involved in learning canalso help teachers to be more fair and effective which are discussed in the paper.
Abstract: Heidegger in attunement and understanding quests genuine Dasein who disclosed to the world authentically. Definitely, Heidegger’s genuine Dasein is distant from Descartes subject and not considering its relationship with the world and people base on subject- object relationship. It is aware of its worldliness and its understanding of it, therefore ...
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Research Article
Implementation of E-module Text Description with Local Wisdom Content on Differentiation Learning in SMP
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
183-190
Received:
13 June 2024
Accepted:
1 July 2024
Published:
15 July 2024
Abstract: This research aims toexplains the e-module descriptive text with local wisdom content and the results of its implementation in differentiated learning in class VII. The local wisdom content developed in the descriptive text e-module is in the form of historical buildings, traditional food, art and the work of local people which are characteristic of Cirebon. The problem formulation of this research is how appropriate is the e-module descriptive text with local wisdom content and the results of its implementation in differentiated learning in class VII. The method used is the research and development (R&D) method with the ADDIE development model. The data sources for this research are questionnaires resulting from the expert team's validation, student response questionnaires, and the results of the implementation of descriptive text e-modules containing local wisdom in differentiated learning in class VII. The results of this research were 95.38% declared very valid and the student scores obtained were in the range of 70 to 100 so that the descriptive text e-module with local wisdom content in differentiated learning in grade VII is suitable for use as an alternative Bahasa Indonesia teaching material at the junior high school level in descriptive text topic.
Abstract: This research aims toexplains the e-module descriptive text with local wisdom content and the results of its implementation in differentiated learning in class VII. The local wisdom content developed in the descriptive text e-module is in the form of historical buildings, traditional food, art and the work of local people which are characteristic o...
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