Options to Improve Indonesia's Inclusive Education Curriculum

The global vision for an evolving model of inclusive education is one that ensures inclusive and equitable access for all learners regardless of ability, identity, or background. The purpose of this policy note (PN) is to provide initial support and information to the Ministry of Education of Indonesia in their quest for an improved national curriculum with respect to inclusion of all learners. The hope is that by sharing experience and evidence from other countries, Indonesia may with greater confidence more rapidly select the most promising approaches for their current political and social context. This paper outlines the guiding principles, benefits, and indicators of an effective inclusive education system with an emphasis on inclusive pedagogy, curricula and supports, making the case for the why and how of inclusive education