Disabilities In Inclusive Education Research Articles

Special Education Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Knowledge of Learning Disabilities in inclusive Education in Qatar

It has been almost two decades since inclusive education was incorporated in Qatar’s education system, during which the country has heavily invested in enhancing its inclusive education. In this study, we examine Qatar’s inclusive education efforts through the lens of special education teachers’ self-efficacy and their knowledge of learning disabilities. We surveyed 137 teachers to determine their self-efficacy in five areas: classroom management, instructional strategies and accommodations, building relationships with students with disabilities, effects on student learning, and ability to promote acceptance among the learning community of those with disabilities. We also examined their knowledge of fundamental issues about learning disabilities in three areas: nature and characteristics, service delivery and intervention, and information sources. Although overall ratings of self-efficacy beliefs were low, scores were high for female teachers, teachers with less experience, and some younger teachers; these are promising workforce strengths which should be capitalized upon. The teachers reported some fundamental knowledge about learning disabilities, though they emphasized students’ behavioural difficulties over academic ones and saw their challenges to be more student-centred than teacher- or system-focused. In addition, their repertoires of instructional approaches were limited. Such topics should be more strongly targeted in both pre-service preparation and continuing professional development.

장애학생 교육권 보장과 통합교육 지원을 위한 ‘정당한 편의’ 제공 지표 개발

The purpose of this study was to develop indicators for providing reasonable accommodations
 for students with disabilities in order to both guarantee educational rights for students with
 disabilities and support inclusive education. Until now, there have been no standards or guidelines
 for providing reasonable accommodations in the field of education. To address this issue, we
 developed indicators for providing reasonable accommodations by conducting literature reviews and
 a Delphi survey with 20 experts. The Delphi survey questions were extracted through literature
 analysis, preparation of preliminary questions, and consultation with experts. As a result of the first
 and second Delphi surveys, the indicators for reasonable accommodations were developed,
 comprising a total of 51 indicators across five sub-areas (support system, appropriate education
 and evaluation, human support, learning and assistive technology devices and assistant dog support,
 and facilities and equipment). These indicators can serve as foundational standards and guidelines
 for providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities in inclusive education
 settings. This study holds significant importance as it pioneers the establishment of specific
 standards for providing reasonable accommodations in South Korea, thereby ensuring meaningful
 education for students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings. The findings of this study
 are expected to contribute towards improving the quality of inclusive education in South Korea.

A review of interventions for children and youth with severe disabilities in inclusive education

A review of interventions for children and youth with severe disabilities in inclusive education

The Role and Place of Parents of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education in Serbia

The current Law on the fundamentals of the education system adopted in 2009 states that inclusive education is a legal obligation in Serbia, which has resulted in the increased accessibility of education for children with disabilities in regular schools. Numerous challenges have been encountered in the implementation of inclusive education in our country, while the role and place of parents of children with disabilities in inclusive education has remained very important. In spite of the changes implemented so far, solutions for enabling support, procedures and mechanisms for the accomplishment and development of partner relations between teachers and parents in inclusive education have not yet been sufficiently developed in our education system. Parents of children with disabilities in our country are rarely partners in the process of education in which their children are involved. This paper discusses the role and place of parents of children with disabilities from the standpoint of the current situation in inclusive education by reviewing the results and reports of current studies in our country.

Using Photovoice to Illuminate Challenges Facing Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education in Ghana

Achieving inclusive and quality education for all children remains a significant problem amidst several policies in sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores challenges facing children with disabilities in mainstream inclusive education-based basic schools in a sub-Saharan Ghanaian context. A qualitative photovoice approach was employed to highlight the experiences of six (6) pupils with disabilities. Findings revealed three main themes: unfriendly environments, inaccessible physical structures, and lack of assistive equipment, reflecting significant challenges confronting children with disabilities in inclusive education settings. Social support from colleagues without disabilities, however, acted as a major coping resource for pupils with disabilities. The study has implications for policy an

Correlations between motor competencies, physical activity and self-concept in children with intellectual disabilities in inclusive education.

Reciprocal relationships exist between motor competencies, physical activity and self-concept. Using a structural equation model, this study examined whether these relationships also appear in children with intellectual disabilities, how they can be validly measured, and if there are differences between children with and without intellectual disabilities. Data from a cross-sectional research project involving 121 children with intellectual disabilities and 1721 without intellectual disabilities were analysed. The results demonstrate that reciprocal relationships also apply to children with intellectual disabilities and can be elucidated if inverse items are omitted. Children with intellectual disabilities have less developed motor competencies and are less physically active but have a higher general self-concept compared to children without intellectual disabilities. The sport-related ability self-concept of both groups is comparable. The results are broadly consistent with extant research and illustrate that the development of motor competencies, physical activity and self-concept in children with intellectual disabilities must be encouraged.

Teaching a foreign language in terms of inclusion

The article is devoted to the theoretical analysis of the actual problem of teaching a foreign language to people with disabilities in inclusive education. The article also presents the author's view on overcoming the main difficulties associated with teaching a foreign language to people with disabilities. The authors considered: the main legislative acts regulating inclusive education; the main periods of the development of inclusion in European countries. The authors also considered the main differences between the two learning systems: inclusion and integration; the most relevant problems of learning LOVZ in the conditions of inclusion; solutions to these problems proposed by other authors of scientific research.Based on the conducted research, the authors made the following conclusions: inclusive education is one of the strongest of the modern trends in education, due to the change of views on disability and human rights in general; the goal of inclusive education is the comprehensive development of a person with disabilities, his socialization and realization of his potential in society, as well as providing opportunities for academic and professional mobility for LOVZ. The author's contribution in this article is to summarize the results obtained by other researchers. The authors have deduced concrete steps to solve the existing difficulties, as well as proposed their own solutions to the existing difficulties.

Development of a survey on the activity participation of children with special needs in preschool inclusive education.

Participation refers to an individual's psychological and behavioral participation in activities. The activity participation of children with disabilities is an important index to measure preschool inclusive education. This study explored the preparation of a questionnaire suitable for measuring the participation of children with disabilities in inclusive education environments, so as to provide an evaluation tool for researchers and teachers. The study included exploration of the four dimensions of learning participation, life participation, teacher support, and parental attitude of children with disabilities in inclusive education. The research involved kindergarten teachers with inclusive education experience in 10 provinces and 20 cities in China such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Xinjiang. Questionnaire is filled in the form of voluntary principle and online. The Cronbach's α coefficient for the total dimension of the questionnaire was 0.950, with coefficients for each sub-dimension ranging from 0.916 to 0.981. The Mplus8.3 software was used to carry out confirmatory factor analysis on the four-factor model. The standardized load of the four sub-dimensions was between 0.88 and 0.95. The load reached the significant level of 0.01, the interpretation rate presents a medium and high level (the interpretation rate is greater than 70%), and the model fits well. Therefore, based on good reliability and validity, this questionnaire can be used to evaluate the activity participation of children with disabilities in preschool inclusive education.

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Academic Performance of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Inclusive Education

Background: The development of inclusive education involves the increasing participation of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in the general education process, which can be accompanied by several stressful and psychotraumatic situations that negatively affect the academic success of such adolescents.
 Objective: This study aimed to empirically test the probability that the emotional intelligence level of adolescents with intellectual disabilities impacts their academic performance.
 Methods: The study was conducted as a socio-psychological experiment involving experimental and control groups through pre-test and post-test measurements of the emotional intelligence level of adolescents with intellectual disabilities and their academic performance. The study involved students at comprehensive secondary schools aged 12-14 who studied in inclusive classes.
 Results: The Emotional Intelligence Development Programme also aimed to further the inclusion of adolescents in their school lives. The Programme involved a series of classes with a predominance of visual material adapted to the needs of adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The research was motivated by the improvement of inclusive education in Ukraine, which is at the stage of its formation. The Programme is based on applied developments of practical psychologists with the author's extensions. The study was carried out through the EmIn Test adapted by Lyusin to diagnose the level of emotional intelligence. Observations, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlation coefficient, and comparison of means through student's t-test were used to analyze the data obtained. The Programme resulted in increased parameters for the emotional intelligence level in the experimental group compared to the control group and improved academic performance in Mathematics and Biology. The results obtained empirically confirmed the positive impact of emotional intelligence on the academic performance of children with intellectual disabilities.
 Conclusion: The primary value of the study was the integration of the author's approaches in the development of emotional intelligence of adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The practical result of the research is the methodological systematization of the experiment results with the aim of further implementation in the general educational process. Further research suggests monitoring the long-term effects of therapeutic intervention programs in working with adolescents with intellectual disabilities.

Implementing Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Schools: A Knowledge Translation Strategy

Aims: To examine the effectiveness of PREP (Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation) knowledge translation (KT)-program on (a) change in practice behaviors and improved knowledge of school-based occupational therapists, and (b) participation of children with disabilities in inclusive education. Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed. Therapists (n = 39) completed a 30-hour program. Each therapist applied PREP intervention to one child (n = 39) aged 4-15 (Mean = 9.31, SD = 2.4). Therapists’ outcomes included: (a) knowledge of PREP evaluated using a clinical vignette, analyzed descriptively, (b) change in practice behavior measured by the Professional Evaluation and Reflection on Change Tool (PERFECT), analyzed thematically. Change in children’ participation pre- and post-KT-program and during follow-up was measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), analyzed using ANOVA. Results: Therapists acquired knowledge of PREP (vignette mean score 17.7/20). PERFECT revealed therapists’ self-perceived changes in practice: incorporating an environmental perspective, expanding partnerships, and redirecting focus on participation. Completing the KT-program was a primary enabler and reason for change. Children’s participation significantly improved post KT-program and during follow-up in both performance (p < 0.001) and satisfaction (p < 0.001). Conclusions. KT strategies, as illustrated in this study, accelerated the uptake of evidence-based interventions, minimizing existing ’know-do' gaps and promoting children’s health through participation.

Formation of teachers' competencies to support children with disabilities in inclusive education

Formation of teachers' competencies to support children with disabilities in inclusive education

Development of perception and understanding of literary texts by primary school children with disabilities in inclusive education

Development of perception and understanding of literary texts by primary school children with disabilities in inclusive education

Inclusive education: The case for early identification and early intervention in assistive technology

ABSTRACT This paper starts by presenting the argument that inclusive education for learners with disabilities is often not possible without their access to fit-for-purpose assistive technology (AT), as the barriers to their education are often environmental. The paper will argue that, if assistive technology is an enabler for learning, then the processes by which children with disabilities are identified as users of assistive technology must take place as early as possible in the lifecycle. Mechanisms associated with Early Identification and Early Intervention (EI/EI) must be outfitted with all necessary resources for identifying and addressing the unique assistive technology needs of each individual child, but also have a prospective view of the use of the assistive technology in order to ensure school-age children start benefiting from assistive technology as early as possible. A further argument will be made that, when adequate identification of the need for assistive technology has not taken place early, education systems must be prepared to – in collaboration with other ministries or departments – identify, assess and provide the necessary assistive technology not only as it relates to education use, but to all-inclusive and holistic use. The argument will be made for adequately resourcing “support services for inclusion” and creating transdisciplinary teams of professionals that can effectively ensure equitable access and participation of all children with disabilities in inclusive education. Throughout, some examples of good practices will support the narrative, and the paper will close with recommendations for stakeholders involved in developing policies and practices for inclusive education.

Works of Fine Art as an Incentive for Artistic Expression of Children with Disabilities In Inclusive Education – a Case Study

In this paper we have explored the influence of sculptures and paintings by the author of this article as an incentive for motivation and artistic work of preschool-age and school-age children with disabilities in inclusive education through the application of the qualitative research method of observation in all three phases of the method of aesthetic transfer: perception, reception, and reaction. The research was carried out at CIERI (Centre for research, education, development, and training) at the Hercegovina University in Mostar on a sample of 15 children with disabilities in inclusive education, whereof 7 boys (2 preschool-age and 5school-age children) and 8 girls (3 preschool-age and 5 school-age children). In research by using free conversation, we have examined attitudes and opinions about the use of works of fine art as an incentive for motivation and artistic expression of children on a sample of three experts in education and rehabilitation and three parents of preschool-age children with disabilities in inclusive education. By applying the method of analysis and comparative analysis we have determined positive influences of use of works of fine art on the motivation and artistic creation of children with disabilities in inclusive education regardless of age: influence on increased motivation to work, choice of motives, more intensive use of colors and tonal painting, playful composition solutions and the making of complex art volumes. The research has determined that the boys prefer making three-dimensional shapes more than the girls. The research has shown positive attitudes and opinions of the educational and rehabilitation experts and parents towards the use of the mentioned works of art as an incentive for the artistic creation of children.

통합교육 속의 장애학생에 대한 예비교사의 인식과 경험

본 연구는 통합교육 속에서 장애학생에 대한 예비교사의 인식과 경험은 어떠한지를 알아보고, 예비교사들에게 지원해야 할 통합교육의 내용과 체계적인 지도방법 및 장애학생들에 대한 태도 등에 대하여 기초적인 제언을 하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구대상은 B시, D시, J시에 소재한 대학의 사범대학과 교육대학 학생 357명을 대상으로 하였고, 설문지를 배부해 수집한 결과와 이에 따른 질적인 부분을 분석하여 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 통합교육의 현장에 배치되어 있는 장애학생에 대한 예비교사들의 전반적인 인식과 관련하여 교사의 교수능력에 대한 인식이 가장 긍정적으로 나타났다. 둘째, 예비교사들은 통합교육 속에서 장애학생들의 전반적인 학급활동의 경험들보다 과제수행에 대한 노력의 필요성에 긍정적인 경험이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 예비교사들은 장애학생들을 친구로는 생각하지 않는다고 나타났다. 이러한 결과에 대해 논의하였고, 통합교육에서 교사로서 역할 및 성공적 통합교육을 실행하기 위한 지원방안을 제언하였다.

Inkluzija - pokret za otvoreno i pravično obrazovanje

Education is of inestimable importance for a person. The process of education implies the acquisition of knowledge and acquisition of skills and habits for developing abilities, forming a view of the world, as well as nurturing work on self-learning. However, there are also students with special educational needs who need to be included in the educational process. Inclusion is a new model of organized teaching and learning that implies not only the inclusion of children with disabilities in the regular educational system, but also the inclusion of the child in the social life of the community at all levels. Within the model of inclusive teaching, the rights of every child to education have been recognized and conditions have been created for the realization of that right. The sources of legal regulations on which inclusive education relies can be found in internationally ratified documents and documents of a national character that relate in whole or in part to inclusion. Having in mind the topicality of this problem and its application in the education system, inclusive education should be the subject of further research in our environment, because previous research has mainly focused on examining attitudes towards children with disabilities in inclusive education.

Social Distance Towards Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Education

ABSTRACT Social distance is operationalized as the willingness of respondents of the general population to engage in direct, immediate, reciprocal social interactions with persons of another group and to achieve a degree of closeness through these interactions. The aim of this study was to examine the willingness of students with typical development to accept a certain type of social relations with peers with disabilities in inclusive education, as well as the association of gender and age differences in social distance with the type of disability. A modified Bogardus social distance scale was used for research purposes. The sample consisted of students with typical development sand their peers with disabilities (N-398), aged from 7 to 15 years of age who attend inclusive primary schools on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. The results of the study showed that students with typical development do not generally reject social contacts with their peers with disabilities, as shown by the overall lower social distance, but social distance grew in areas of emotional and physical closeness. Students expressed the highest social distance toward peers with autism, while the lowest social distance was manifested towards peers with sensory impairments. Gender and age differences were confirmed. The girls expressed lower social distance, as did the students of higher school age (from 11 to 15 years of age).

Learning, Social, and Psychological Outcomes of Students with Moderate, Severe, and Complex Disabilities in Inclusive Education: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the learning, social, and psychological outcomes of students with moderate, severe, and complex disabilities (MSCD) in inclusive settings. The review discusses barriers to conducting rigorous research in this field. Whilst an initial literature search located 1,338 records, only 18 were finally included due to the eligibility criteria. Studies were placed in categories based on the topics investigated. Regarding learning outcomes of students with MSCD, findings were moderately in favour of school inclusion for both academic achievement and adaptive skills. Regarding social outcomes, results showed that inclusive settings offer more access to instructional time and peer interaction, although they reported marginalisation during class activities and social isolation within the peer group. Finally, in terms of psychological outcomes, inclusive settings appeared to reduce the frequency of challenging behaviours. The paper also addresses conceptual barriers regarding the definition of inclusion and its consequences on research and practice as well as research design barriers resulting from the quality of research in this field. Based on review results, this paper outlines epistemological propositions for developing standards of quality for both research and practice in the field.

Development tendencies of the inclusive education system at higher medical school: adaptation, maintenance, professional readiness

This article considers the issues of adaptation and organization of the educational process, barrier-free environment and readiness for professional activity of students with disabilities in inclusive education in conditions of inclusive education in a medical university. The relevance of this work is determined by one of the priority areas of state policy in the field of higher education - access to higher education for people with disabilities in inclusive education. Inclusive education at the university is designed to ensure not only the realization of the right of students with disabilities in inclusive education to higher education, but also to solve the problems of socialization and professional demand for such people. In order to improve the process of introducing inclusive education at the Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, a study was conducted, the main problems and ways of solving them were identified, related to the organization of the educational process, the conditions of the barrier-free environment and the readiness for professional activity of students with disabilities in inclusive education. An increase in the proportion of university teachers who have undergone advanced training in inclusive education also contributes to solving problems. Adaptation of educational programs and educational and methodological support for persons with disabilities includes psychological, pedagogical and tutor support etc. The organization of the educational process using distance education technologies is one of the priority conditions for teaching students with disabilities and/or HIA. The use of this technology makes it possible to significantly expand and modify some educational standards for students with disabilities in inclusive education, namely, to create an individual way for each student with disabilities in inclusive education in a medical university. It is proposed to use training techniques such as: online consultation of teachers; VR technologies; availability of training materials 24/7; online webinars that facilitate the inclusion of such students in the educational and research activities of the university. The professionally organized educational space and educational process of the university provide not only a high level of mastery of professional competencies, but also contribute to the formation of personal qualities of students with disabilities in inclusive education, necessary for their successful socialization, life and activity in society.

SAĞLAMLIQ İMKANLARI MƏHDUD OLAN UŞAQLARIN TƏHSİLİNİN YARANMASI TARİXİ VƏ İNKIŞAFINA NƏZƏRİ BAXIŞ

The article discusses the history and development of education for children with disabilities. Ways to involve people with disabilities in inclusive education are explored, their integration into society, programs adopted by the state in this area and the identification of future steps to create a barrier-free environment for them are announced. It is stated that every child should take advantage of the opportunity for inclusive education and become an active member of society without being separated from the society that surrounds them, and no child should be excluded from education and society due to disability. In conclusion, it is argued that there are many problems faced by people with disabilities that pose serious challenges to the development of an inclusive society and to the development of an educated population in general. One of the main problems in our country is the lack of an inclusive education system. It is noted that one of the main factors that can lead to significant improvements in the lives of children with disabilities is the creation of accessible infrastructure. Thus, in the absence of accessible infrastructure, education-related programs cannot have any serious effect. Key words: Inclusive education, children with disabilities, special schools, education, secondary schools