Teachers’ perceptions of inclusion: preliminary study

Authors

  • Francisca González-Gil Universidad de Salamanca
  • Elena Martín-Pastor Universidad de Salamanca
  • Raquel Poy Universidad de León
  • Cristina Jenaro Universidad de Salamanca
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/reifop.19.3.219321
Keywords: Training of teachers, attitudes, inclusive cultures, politics and practices

Supporting Agencies

  • Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Castilla y León

Abstract

An inherent feature of the current society and, therefore, of the educational context is the diversity. This requires the need of an education that responds to the needs of each student, strengthen capabilities and make easier the learning process. All of this under the paradigm of inclusion. That justifies the need of reflect on the degree that teachers are trained to assume this challenge. The present study aims to analyze teachers ‘attitudes and training needs regarding inclusive cultures, policies and practices. To test this, a sample of 402 teachers from Castilla y León was selected. An ad hoc measure, developed for the current study, was used for the assessment. Results revealed high training needs for education professionals, which are mostly related to the lack of adequate training to participate in transforming their schools into inclusive settings, and with a lack of inclusive methodologies for implementation in schools.

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Published
13-09-2016
How to Cite
González-Gil, F., Martín-Pastor, E., Poy, R., & Jenaro, C. (2016). Teachers’ perceptions of inclusion: preliminary study. Interuniversity Electronic Journal of Teacher Formation, 19(3), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.6018/reifop.19.3.219321