The History of Special Education

In: Journal for perspectives of economic, political and social integration: journal of mental changes ; the Journal of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Scientific Society KUL (Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL), Volume 23, Issue 1-2, p. 209-227

Abstract

Abstract
Practices of exclusion towards deviance based on prejudices or ideologies have been present in every age and in every cultural context, often taking the stigmatization process. Recently UNESCO in 2015 released its latest report indicating that despite the efforts of governments, civil society and the international communities, the Education for All was not yet a reality in the world. The poor, people with mental or physical disabilities, children with learning disabilities "are not in a position" to grow and develop as the others. In particular as regards students with Special Educational Needs, to still a challenge to find a teaching that is "common denominator" for all students without leaving anyone out is still a "inclusive" rather than a "special" that favours the relationship within whole class and relationships outside it.