INCLUSION AS PERCEIVED BY POPE FRANCIS IS AN INSPIRATION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Cover Image

INKLUZJA W UJĘCIU PAPIEŻA FRANCISZKA INSPIRACJĄ DLA EDUKACJI WŁĄCZAJĄCEJ
INCLUSION AS PERCEIVED BY POPE FRANCIS IS AN INSPIRATION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Author(s): Mariola Teresa Kozubek
Subject(s): Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Keywords: inclusive education; Pope Francis; educational pact

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the reality of inclusion as perceived by Pope Francis, its characteristic features, and the resulting inspiration for inclusive education. The subject has not yet been described in Polish pedagogy; therefore the aim of the article is to draw attention to the innovative, pedagogical potential of Francis’ teaching in the field of inclusive education. The described topic provides an answer to three questions: Who is the subject of inclusion according to Francis? What is the purpose of the inclusion that Francis lives by and preaches about, and who is called to it? How to shape the attitude of openness in pupils which is a prerequisite for inclusion? At the end of the article, the innovative aspects of inclusive education presented by the experience and pedagogical thought of Pope Francis are indicated. Material and methods. Source materials include documents and speeches of Pope Francis. Analysis of documents published in Italian and Polish. Results. Showing the inspiration of Pope Francis for inclusive education. Conclusions. Setting directions for research on Francis’ pedagogy, which can bring a new quality to Polish inclusive pedagogy.

  • Issue Year: 14/2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 18-33
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English, Polish