EXAMINING ELEMENTS OF DESIGNING AND MANAGING OF CREATING INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This article focuses on the basic elements of designing managing creating an inclusive learning environment that makes it more convenient to facilitate and avoid any hindrance to the school environment and pull back to challenge different developmental aspects (factors). For inclusion to be successful educators and other professionals need to work towards an educational climate that creates a welcoming set of practices which include the adoption of collaboration, cooperation, and partnership, inside and outside classroom accessibility; flexible curriculum and pedagogy center; age-appropriated and accessible toilet, ramps, signages, canteen, and stairs, pathways and corridors. Inclusive learning environments are crucial in ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have equal opportunities to learn and succeed. It also emphasizes the significance of involving students, teachers, and other stakeholders in the process to ensure the environment accommodates the needs of everyone involved.

Keywords: Design and managing of inclusive learning environment, inclusive education, inclusive learning environment.

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