Inclusive Education
Inuglugijaittuq Foundation for Inclusive Education in Nunavut Schools (link to media to be included from new website)
It is critical for educators to read this document to understand the philosophy and principles that form the foundation for inclusion and student support in Nunavut schools. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit perspectives – traditional Inuit laws, principles, values, and worldview form the basis for the Nunavut inclusion philosophy. Developing and implementing an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit approach to inclusion, in combination with current, best western knowledge and practice regarding inclusion, is changing learning and teaching in Nunavut schools.
The Department of Education expects educators to develop an understanding of:
- Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- How Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit affects beliefs and approaches to inclusion in Nunavut.
- How Nunavut beliefs and approaches to inclusion influence learning and teaching.
It is the responsibility of every educator in Nunavut to become familiar with the Inuglugijaittuq philosophy and to incorporate the purposes and approaches to inclusion and student support outlined in this document in their classrooms.
Student Achievement is responsible for the provision of education support services for Nunavut students that may be required to enable them to access the Education Program. Supports may range from the provision of assistive technology required for use in the classroom to diagnostic assessment, and the provision of specialized services and supports.