| WHAT IS INTEGRATED EDUCATION? | |
| Recognises and utilises of various educational ideologies and teaching methodologies to meet the needs of children with differing capacities | |
| Recognises of a child’s right to study along with his / her peers | |
| ADVANTAGES OF INTEGRATED EDUCATION | |
| I) For Children | |
| Recognizes that every child has a potential and inculcates optimal development | |
| Recognizes differences in learning styles and promotes special talents | |
| Prevents children from being segregated and discourages labelling | |
| Humanizes education and creates a sense of belonging through acquisition of new skills and knowledge | |
| II) For Teachers | |
| Exposes teachers to multiple settings | |
| Encourages teachers to adopt an eclectic approach | |
| Provides a core programme for ALL teachers prior to specialization | |
| Reduces costs as it integrates training systems within a cohesive structure | |
| Fosters professionalism and commitment to the teaching profession | |
| III) For The Education System | |
| Integrates the subsystems of general, special, remedial and education | |
| Encourages innovations in education | |
| Contributes to the development of new knowledge and skills | |
| IV) For Society at Large | |
| Promotes humanism | |
| Reaches out the community in a cost effective manner | |
| Encourages all persons to be contributors to society |