Why is Social Justice and Inclusion key concepts within Scottish Education?
This essay examines why social justice and inclusion are key concepts within the Scottish education system. As Riddell states “social justice, equality and inclusion are complex and interlinked concepts.” Part one explores the history and rationale of social justice. Part two examines Inclusion and the impact it has on our schools, Social justice and Inclusion are at heart of the Curriculum for Excellence and Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and as David Cameron stated in 2007 “Without good education there can be no social justice”. I hope to relay some of our long standing history of how social justice and inclusion have paramount importance on our children’s future and hence why they are key concepts in our education system.
Part one
Social justice dates back to historical figures such as Bartolme de las Casas and Augustme of Hippo . It became an explicit term in 1848. Priests, scholars and philosopher’s would while the day away debating and fighting for basic human rights. Being fair and just to an individual in society includes areas such as public health, fair distribution of wealth and public schooling. They are all interlinked and hence have a huge effect on our economy.
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This brought about numerous changes in law and policies. In 1994 UNESCO the Salamanca Statement called for inclusion to be the norm it is a commitment to ‘Education for All’ and followed by 92 governments and 25 international organisations. In the 1970’s people have embraced equal opportunities. Girls were encouraged to do science for the first time though we still have a way to go for un equivocally equality. Imagine a government constructed solely of males. Such a world sparks scenes from William Goldings ‘Lord of the
This essay examines why social justice and inclusion are key concepts within the Scottish education system. As Riddell states “social justice, equality and inclusion are complex and interlinked concepts.” Part one explores the history and rationale of social justice. Part two examines Inclusion and the impact it has on our schools, Social justice and Inclusion are at heart of the Curriculum for Excellence and Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and as David Cameron stated in 2007 “Without good education there can be no social justice”. I hope to relay some of our long standing history of how social justice and inclusion have paramount importance on our children’s future and hence why they are key concepts in our education system.
Part one
Social justice dates back to historical figures such as Bartolme de las Casas and Augustme of Hippo . It became an explicit term in 1848. Priests, scholars and philosopher’s would while the day away debating and fighting for basic human rights. Being fair and just to an individual in society includes areas such as public health, fair distribution of wealth and public schooling. They are all interlinked and hence have a huge effect on our economy.
Social justice in education incorporates all factors …show more content…
This brought about numerous changes in law and policies. In 1994 UNESCO the Salamanca Statement called for inclusion to be the norm it is a commitment to ‘Education for All’ and followed by 92 governments and 25 international organisations. In the 1970’s people have embraced equal opportunities. Girls were encouraged to do science for the first time though we still have a way to go for un equivocally equality. Imagine a government constructed solely of males. Such a world sparks scenes from William Goldings ‘Lord of the