Exploring inclusion in children’s literature

Mukunda, Usha (2014) Exploring inclusion in children’s literature. Learning Curve (23). pp. 84-87.

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“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.”- Graham Greene. Inclusion in children’s literature – Is it a simple story? The benefits and advantages of reading cannot be reiterated often enough. Against this reality, it is imperative that all children of all persuasions and abilities have access to reading material. However mere access is not enough. There must be access to books of good content, facilitators who can ensure access and who will also provide an open space for children to talk about their observations and responses to books. Inclusion must be on an equal footing. It is not the inclusion of a lesser with a greater. It is to do with being on par. So it is absolutely essential for all children to read and know about each others’ lives, situations and particularities. When a child reads a book, she relates to it in various ways. The theme and plot catch her fancy, there is strong identification with a character or two, the illustrations strike a chord in her mind and the language seems to mirror her thoughts. At the end of the reading it is highly probable that an unconscious reflective process has begun.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Mukunda, Usha
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Education, Elementary education, Early childhood education
Subjects:	Social sciences > Education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > old Learning Curve for School Teachers
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/1086
Publisher URL:	http://apfstatic.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-...

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