Inclusive Education Practices and Their Impact on Academic Achievement of Students with Special Needs at Secondary Level in Howrah District

Abstract

Inclusive Education has emerged as a crucial approach aimed at ensuring equal educational opportunities for students with special needs at the secondary level. The present review-based study focuses on The Practice of Inclusive Education and its Impact on the Academic Achievement of Students with Special Needs at the Secondary Level in the Howrah District. The study analysis of existing literature review reveals that previous studies have primarily focused on areas such as student enrollment, academic outcomes, attitude, and related factors, but there is least gap is observed in research that integrates the interrelationship between inclusive educational practices, assistive technologies, and the role of teachers within the context of academic achievement particularly within the specific context of the Howrah district in West Bengal. The aim of the study is to synthesise existing research and understand how these factors influence academic achievements. The findings are expected to assist in the development of more effective inclusive education strategies for diverse learners, thereby enhancing the quality of their educational outcomes.