Analysis of Issues Related to the Development of Special Education

Since the last century, China has pursued an inclusive educational strategy to facilitate access to education for special groups. This paper discusses the emergence and benefits of inclusive education in China. The government has been gradually enhancing the system of training special teachers through legislation and policies since the end of the last century. Furthermore, considerable endeavors have been invested in securing the educational entitlement of students with special needs and promoting educational equality for this population. Inclusive education not only provides opportunities for students with disabilities to achieve better performance in both school and community but also enhances cognitive competence for students without disabilities. However, inclusive education also faces challenges such as not rigorous enough enforcement, restricted facilities as well as teaching resources and social prejudice in its expansion. Ultimately, this paper suggests that clearly defined institutional responsibilities, an optimized funding system and the elimination of social prejudices contribute to the execution of inclusive education.