Modern Challenges of Inclusive Education in Russian Higher Education

Abstract

The article highlights the most important challenges facing the educational policy of the Russian Federation in the implementation of the principles of inclusive education. In fact, the definition of strategic and operational objectives of the introduction and implementation of inclusion in higher education by the subjects of the educational process at all levels of education will reduce the risks of educational inclusion and increase its potential to ensure an independent life for citizens with disabilities. The article formulates theoretical and methodological recommendations for the implementation of inclusion in higher education. The key issues and the ways of overcoming them are outlined. The authors support the idea of "equal opportunities" discourse as a key for inclusive educational process modelling based on social services, which change the position of universities in general, and force to change the organizational environment and culture towards inclusion.

Educational Environment as a Prerequisite for Providing а Quality Inclusive Education

“…It is possible to form a tolerant attitude through the awareness of social responsibility for the process and results of the educational institution, which can contribute to the scientific and methodological preparation for institution's administration to establish an inclusive educational environment [9].…”

“…-creation of educational conditions taking into account the needs of certain groups of persons with disabilities and persons with disabilities (properly equipped classrooms for lectures and practical training, sports and health infrastructure) [9].…”