Today on The Eclectic, our guest is Professor Sigamoney Manicka Naicker, a renowned education expert, advocate for inclusive learning, and a key architect of South Africa’s post-apartheid education policies. With a career spanning academia and government, he has played a pivotal role in shaping education policies that aim to bridge systemic gaps for working-class communities. As the first Director of Inclusive Education in South Africa, his work has influenced policies not only in South Africa but also globally. Today, we’ll explore his journey from growing up in a working-class community to becoming a leading voice in inclusive education. We’ll discuss how education policies can better serve marginalized communities, and the ongoing challenges of implementing inclusive education. In this episode, professor Naicker shares: • His personal journey and how his experiences as a product of a working-class childhood has shaped his advocacy for inclusive education. • An understanding of inclusive education. • Some of the biggest challenges he faced in implementing inclusive education policies and lots more. You can connect with professor Naicker on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigamoney-naicker-0027113 Send us a mail also to elokaontheeclectic@gmail.com and follow The Eclectic on facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063709292433 and join the growing community of people who are making life-changing discoveries!