AY Honors/Inclusive Education/Requirements

Inclusive Education

Skill Level

1

Year

2025

Version

27.11.2025

Approval authority

South American Division

1. Know and explain the following concepts according to the World Health Organization (WHO):

a. Disability

b. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

c. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

2. Describe the types of disabilities that exist.

3. Describe the concept of discrimination and discuss the different forms of discrimination that exist today.

4. Define the word bullying and describe the different forms of bullying observed in your daily life.

5. Read, analyze, and discuss the Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities, promoted by the WHO and signed by 17 countries, presenting a summary of at least one page about it.

6. Read and analyze John 5:1-18. Apply the concepts developed to describe the scenario presented in these verses, identifying:

a. Type of disability presented.

b. Life context experienced by people with disabilities.

c. Possible scenarios of discrimination or harassment they have faced.

d. Discuss and reflect on: Jesus's reaction and action when He encountered the man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, and the reaction and action of the Jews.

e. Make a list of the teachings we can draw from Jesus's example and the verses analyzed.

7. Read and analyze 2 Samuel 9:1-13, apply the concepts developed by describing the scenario presented in these verses, identifying:

a. David's attitude and determination in asking and learning about Mephibosheth.

b. Reflect on how David applied inclusion in his actions and how you could do the same in your reality today.

c. Mephibosheth's first reaction and response. How do you think he was feeling? Why?

d. Make a list of teachings we can draw from Jesus's example and the verses analyzed.

8. Read and analyze the story of the writer Helen Keller. Did her disability hinder her progress in life?

9. Know the Inclusion Law in effect in the country. Present a summary of the most important aspects to be considered.

10. Analyze and propose how your Pathfinder Club can be considered inclusive and submit proposals to your director.