Analysis of publications on inclusive education in Southeast Asia: a review of current research

Abstract

The article focuses on the system of inclusive education in Southeast Asia and developing countries of the region in particular. It notes the relatively short history of the introduction of inclusive education in this region, as well as differences in comparison to the more refined systems of inclusive education in developed countries. This review examines the driving causes and the actual process of implementing inclusive school education in Southeast Asian countries and analyzes the existing practices in the region. The study is based on the methodology of review analysis of academic, educational and methodological publications, dated between January 2000 and January 2022, related to inclusive school education in the countries of Southeast Asia. The work describes the official bodies jointly created by the countries of Southeast Asia to coordinate the implementation of inclusive education, namely the Organization of Ministers of Education of the Southeast Asian Countries (SEAMEO), and the SEAMEOSEN regional center, which specializes in aspects of education for people with special needs. The article provides insights into the development of inclusive education in Southeast Asian countries, highlighting major challenges and important achievements in this area. The study identifies the different approaches and practices of inclusive education that are being developed and implemented in each country. The authors use the IPO (Input-Process-Output) model to analyze publications on inclusive education in Southeast Asia. This approach allowed us to identify the most prominently emphasized aspects, as well as identify strengths and weaknesses in existing publications on inclusion in the Southeast Asia region. The article serves as a helpful resource for researchers, educators, policy makers, and anyone interested in matters of inclusive education in Southeast Asia. It reveals the main trends and the current state of research in this field, identifying unresolved questions and prospects for further scientific research. Keywords: Inclusive education, Southeast Asia, contribution, process of formation.