Masking and Unmasking Child Rights Through Inclusive Education

The increase in the desire to see the enhancement of the fundamental rights of individuals has necessitated a need to ensure quality education. The emerging concept of experiential education has been on the increase as it is seen as a sure means of driving the realisation of rights. In this chapter, the perspective of education in Nigeria is explored from an inclusive paradigm. It is argued that to prioritise the rights of the child towards an inclusive education, there is a need for a paradigm shift from the much-established curriculum and norm of imparting knowledge, thereby providing the child with varied viewpoints that prepare them for the diverse environment. In addition, it discusses the need to improve teacher welfare, quality space and a conducive environment, among other challenges that affect education in Nigeria. It further discusses the impact of an inclusive approach in driving capacity building. It concludes that the path of ensuring well-grounded education can only be achieved by consistency and exposure to an inclusive approach.