Browsing by Author "Rizwan, Shuhudha"

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    Evolution and implementation of inclusive education in the Maldives : hurdles and the way forward
    (GI Global, 2023) Shareefa, Mariyam; Moosa, Visal; Rushdhee, Adhila; Rizwan, Shuhudha
    This chapter shares the journey of a developing island nation in their effort to implement a nation-wide inclusive education system. The chapter intends to bring to forefront key milestones, challenges faced, and the way forward in the expedition towards realizing full inclusion in schools. Towards this end, the authors engaged multiple sources of data including (i) legal, policy and other relevant documents from the local context,(ii) focus group discussions with experts, and (iii) interviews with practitioners. Insights from these multi-source explorations are triangulated and discussed in the light of local and international literature. Recommendations for moving towards enhancing and expanding inclusion in the education system are offered with specific focus on policy and practice, which can benefit the education system not only at the local level but also at the global level.
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    Legal landscapes of inclusive education in the Maldives : evolution, implementation, and future directions
    (SEAMEO Regional Centre for Special Educational Needs, 2023-10-03) Shareefa, Mariyam; Moosa, Visal; Rizwan, Shuhudha
    The purpose of this research is to document the legal transition of a developing island nation, namely Maldives, to establish a nation-wide inclusive education system that caters to all students, including those with special needs. The study sheds light on the significant milestones achieved, current status of implementation of the legislations, and suggests a roadmap towards achieving inclusion in schools. The investigation draws heavily on the relevant legal, policy, and other local documents to elicit the story on the legal domain. Data from reports and similar documents are used for examining the status of implementation. Major milestones and transitions that took place over the three and half decades in the inclusive education journey of the country are discussed in the paper. These milestones in implementation are cross-checked against the expectations stipulated in the relevant legislations. The study offers recommendations to improve and widen the scope of inclusive education in the country which could be lessons for countries similar in context.