The pillars of ecosystem thinking and inclusion

Abstract

We are living in a period of social transformation and we are fighting for an education that considers all the nuances of the educational phenomenon inside and outside the school. Considering the current emergencies, it is necessary to reflect on new ways of including and educating, because the current ways are not enough. In this way, this text is about theoretical reflections on inclusion and the pillars of ecosystemic thinking. To this end, in a theoretical-reflexive text, a historical review was carried out about the bases of ecosystemic thinking, inclusion, and society. We intend to contextualize and promote the awakening of consciences about the education of people with disabilities in an emerging educational context and new ways of looking at education and society. Facing such a scenario, we realize that the great responsibility of putting into practice the inclusive principles does not lie exclusively with teachers. Inclusion requires the involvement of the whole team of professionals from the school, from society, and from the State. Also, providing the performance of specialized professionals, participative and propositional management and the involvement of the whole community and, above all, a change of consciousness to understand the human multidimensionality and the need for an ecosystemic and holistic view.