India – An International Seminar on Equity and Inclusion in School Education
Dimapur, India – April 2024 – The Bosco College of Teacher Education and the Salesian Institute of Higher Education in Dimapur, Nagaland, jointly organised a two-day international seminar on “Equity and Inclusion in School Education”. The seminar, held on 26 and 27 April, fostered debate among educators, researchers, policy makers and teachers-in-training on the crucial aspects of inclusivity and equity, in line with national policies for education. The meeting was opened by Fr Jose Joseph Sabu, Principal of the Bosco College of Teacher Education while the opening address was given by Prof. Buno Liegise, professor and director of the Department of Education of the University of Nagaland. Numerous addresses followed, including one by Prof. Marion Mathew, drawing on her extensive experience in the field, who provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with achieving equity and inclusivity in school education. Finally, Dr. Esaya Britto Raphael, from Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, conducted the plenary session via videoconference, exploring the importance of flexible curricula to meet different learning needs.