Oakridge International School, is celebrating the week of special learning needs from November14 to 18th Nov, 2011.
A seminar on critical issues in Inclusive Education was organized on Tuesday, 15th morning (9.00-12a.m)
The chief guest for the occasion was Mr.Mani Shankar, the acclaimed and multi talented film director, prolific writer and popular columnist. In his message to the staff and students, he spoke of the importance of integrating the head and the heart in our evolution through life. He urged the younger generation to be more compassionate and reach out to the children with special educational needs who are studying in regular schools by accepting them as ‘buddies’ and support them. An award winning film ‘Anokhi Asha’ by Mr. Mani Shankar on Inclusive Education was screened.
The guest speakers for the seminar were Dr.Usha Naik, Professor of child psychiatry, Dr.Shakila Naidu, Clinical psychologist and Ms. Farida Raj, who spoke about the urgent need for Inclusive Education and integrate special needs students in regular Schools.
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