ENHANCING HUMAN DIGNITY AS THE FOUNDATION OF INCLUSIVITY

This paper explores the development of inclusive society and integrative-inclusive education, focusing on the inclusion of children with unique developmental needs in mainstream classrooms. Tracing its historical evolution from S. Ganike’s early ideas to L. S. Vygotsky’s humanistic pedagogical approaches, the study highlights challenges of segregational education and the influence of socio-economic factors. The emergence of inclusivity in the mid-20th century, supported by human rights frameworks, emphasizes equality, tolerance, and social cohesion as foundational principles.