scholarly journals Students Direct Inclusive School Development in an Australian Secondary School: An Example of Student Empowerment

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Carrington ◽  
Kris Holm
Keyword(s):  
School Culture ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Community ◽  
School Principal ◽  
School Development ◽  
Student Empowerment ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Secondary State

This paper reports on processes employed at a secondary state high school in Australia, where students directed inclusive school development. The procedures used in the study were developed from the Index for Inclusion and included a student forum; a student presentation to parents, principal and teachers and a focus group interview with members of the school community. These procedures were designed to empower students to participate in school review and planning and evaluate the procedures developed from the Index for Inclusion. Samples of interview data from the school principal, staff, parents and the students illustrate a growing understanding of what inclusive education means for members of this school community. The research extends understandings of inclusive education in schools, from a focus on students with disabilities to a much broader philosophy that influences school culture, policy and practice for the diversity of students at the school. Discussion about feeling part of a ‘family’ in the school community and the description of the procedures linked to actions for change, provide evidence of a developing inclusive school culture that will inform educators interested in inclusive school development.

scholarly journals Inclusive Education: Perception of Visually Impaired Students, Students Without Disability, and Teachers in Ghana

SAGE Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401880779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Asamoah ◽  
Kwadwo Ofori-Dua ◽  
Ebenezer Cudjoe ◽  
Alhassan Abdullah ◽  
Joy Ato Nyarko
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of visually impaired students, their peers without disabilities, and teachers about inclusive education, focusing on a second cycle educational institution in the Eastern region of Ghana implementing inclusive education for the visually impaired. In this study, we collected data from 23 visually impaired students, 27 students without disabilities, and 19 teachers in the inclusive school. Data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews. This study followed a phenomenological approach, reporting findings from participants’ own words. The study findings revealed that visually impaired students and some teachers supported inclusion while a number of students without disabilities disliked the practice. Some teachers indicated that the idea of inclusive education is a good way to ensure equal educational opportunities. The study concludes that Ghanaian teachers in inclusive schools should be equipped with training to teach students with disabilities.

scholarly journals Persepsi Siswa Difabel terhadap Praktik Pendidikan Inklusif di SMA Inklusi di Yogyakarta

INKLUSI ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Jamil Suprihatiningrum
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Single Case ◽  
System Support ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Inclusive School

The rationale behind this study is how students with disabilities’ perception towards the inclusive education and inclusive teaching practices. As a qualitative single case study, two participants (student with hearing loss and visual impairment) were involved to give their depth explanation about inclusive practices in one secondary inclusive school in Yogyakarta. These participants were recruited by purposive technique sampling. Data were gathered by open-ended interview, documents’ analysis, and direct observation for building and learning media. Data then were analyzed using content-analysis technique. The results show students with disabilities have a positive perception towards the inclusive practices in their school. They claimed, this practice would be valuable if: the school provides learning materials in different modalities and teachers offers multiple ways in teaching. Furthermore, system support and shaping the inclusive culture is necessary to realize the inclusive education and teaching practices.[Penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengungkap persepsi siswa difabel mengenai praktik pendidikan dan pembelajaran inklusif di salah satu SMA Inklusi di Yogyakarta. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan mengambil satu studi kasus yang melibatkan dua orang siswa difabel (Tuli dan tuna netra) sebagai responden melalui teknik purposive sampling. Data diungkap dengan wawancara semi terbuka, analisis dokumen dan observasi terhadap bangunan fisik dan media pembelajaran. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik content-analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan siswa memiliki persepsi yang cukup baik terhadap pelaksanaan pendidikan dan pembelajaran inklusif. Menurut siswa, praktik pembelajaran inklusif akan lebih bermakna jika aksesibilitas terhadap materi-materi pelajaran semakin dipermudah dengan menyediakan berbagai macam sumber belajar yang bervariasi, termasuk cara guru dalam menyampaikan pelajaran perlu menggunakan berbagai metode. Selain itu, dukungan sistem dan penciptaan budaya inklusif juga harus selalu dipupuk agar warga sekolah mampu mewujudkan praktik pendidikan dan pembelajaran inklusif yang seharusnya.]

scholarly journals Implementasi Pendidikan Inklusi Pada Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Al-Firdaus Banjarmasin

Tarbiyatuna ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-166
Author(s):  
Barsihanor Barsihanor ◽  
Desy Anindia Rosyida
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Slow Learners ◽  
Learning Patterns ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Teacher Assistant

This study aims to determine the implementation and inhibiting factors of the implementation of inclusive education in the Al-Firdaus Integrated Islamic Elementary School Banjarmasin. The research method used is a qualitative approach, and the type of research is case studies. The research informants were the school principal, inclusive school coordinator, class teacher, teacher assistant (special teacher), and students. The results of the study found the implementation of inclusive education in the Al-Firdaus Banjarmasin Integrated Islamic Elementary School including, 1). planning, each teacher is required to make lesson plans individually learning. 2). implementation, learning patterns carried out in the inclusive class consisted of three activities; tahfidz learning, regular classes, individual learning programs. 3). assessment, the school distinguishes the content of the questions and the difficulty level of the questions. Obstacles in the implementation of inclusive education at SDIT Al-Firdaus Banjarmasin occur in the implementation of learning in between classroom management and teachers need to repeatedly explain the material to students who are slow learners.

scholarly journals A INCLUSÃO ESCOLAR DE JOVENS E ADULTOS COM DEFICIÊNCIAS: AÇÕES GESTORAS NECESSÁRIAS

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 506
Author(s):  
Julimar Santiago Rocha ◽  
Antonio Amorim ◽  
Maria Da Conceição Alves Ferreira ◽  
Mariana Moraes Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
National Policy ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Municipal Schools ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Right

We are living today the challenge of instrumentalizing schools in a way that meets all the subjects respecting diversity. It is up to school management to work collectively to consolidate public educational policies that ensure the right to education for all. Managing actions become even more necessary when we perceive the increase of students with disabilities who reach the Youth and Adult Education Mode, leading us to understand the role of the management team in the construction of an inclusive school. The objective was to analyze the planning of actions of the school that contemplates the realization of the national policy of special education with focus on the execution and evaluation of these actions. Through of a qualitative approach and study of multiple case, in two municipal schools in Salvador, involving 16 subjects, we investigated if the official documents of the school contemplate actions that aim the inclusion of the person with disability in the EJA and how the management team manages the resources for the reach of them. The research reveals the need to redefine the internal performance of the manager, to achieve bigger articulation between the school management and the municipal secretaria for the implementation of an inclusive education in the EJA.

scholarly journals Kurikulum Modifikasi dalam Praktik Pendidikan Inklusif di SD Al-Firdaus

INKLUSI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Holifurrahman Holifurrahman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Curriculum Management ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Comprehensive Description ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Inclusive School

Most of the schools selected as providers of inclusive education are generally not yet prepared. This study aims to provide an overview of modified curriculum management implemented with cluster and pull-out learning models for students with disabilities at SD Al-Firdaus Surakarta. They were awarded the best inclusive school at the national level in 2012. Qualitative research is used to produce a comprehensive description of managerial steps, starting from planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the modified curriculum with the cluster learning model and pulling out students with disabilities. Based on data obtained from interviews, observations, and documents, this study concluded that an inclusive school requires modification in many ways and adapting to the needs of individual students with disabilities.[Kebanyakan sekolah yang ditunjuk sebagai penyelenggara pendidikan inklusif umumnya belum memiliki kesiapan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran manajemen kurikulum modifikasi yang diimplementasikan dengan model pembelajaran klaster dan pull-out bagi siswa difabel di SD Al-Firdaus Surakarta yang pernah mendapatkan penghargaan sekolah inklusif terbaik tingkat nasional pada tahun 2012. Penelitian kualitatif digunakan untuk menghasilkan paparan yang komprehensif mengenai langkah-langkah manajerial, mulai dari perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi kurikulum modifikasi dengan model pembelajaran klaster dan pull-out bagi peserta didik difabel. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dari wawancara, observasi, dan dokumen, penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa untuk menjadi sekolah inklusif diperlukan modifikasi dalam berbagai aspek kurikulum dan menyesuaikan kebutuhan peserta didik.]

Trends of Manifestation of the Inclusive School Culture in the Context of Music Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Aušra Kardašienė ◽  
Diana Strakšienė
Keyword(s):  
School Culture ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Common Goal ◽  
Scientific Assessment ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
School Music

"The article presents the analysis and scientific assessment of trends of the inclusive school culture, manifesting themselves in the context of music education. It is maintained that school culture grounded on the philosophy of inclusive education and enriched with advanced educational processes, in this case, with artistic/musical activities, not only marks the school’s uniqueness but also highlights the importance of the educational process, unites and empowers its participants to work together naturally to achieve a common goal. Building the inclusive school culture, music education correlates with all of its main features manifesting themselves in reality: the collaboration of participants of the educational process, dissemination of best practice, favourable microclimate ensuring the manifestation of a successful situation not only in the educational process but also in concert activities, and the like. Music activity grounded on the philosophy of inclusive education becomes an aspiration building the inclusive school culture, which undoubtedly helps to create the society grounded on tolerance of differences, which seeks to envisage every learner’s needs and possibilities. Keywords: school culture, inclusive school, music education."

Promoting inclusive school culture through leadership—Case study in Romanian schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 321-327
Author(s):  
Mihaela Voinea ◽  
Alina Turculet
Keyword(s):  
School Culture ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Human Diversity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Mind Set

One of the greatest challenges for 21st century school is to rethinking school culture for human diversity. Among the factors contributing to the ethos of the inclusive school, most specialists emphasise the importance of leadership, of the managerial team that both through conception and through its own behaviour promotes cooperation, human diversity, tolerance, open mind-set and help offering. The purpose of this research was to identify the factors of the leadership, which are involved in promoting a culture of inclusion. The research in question was embedded in a constructivist–interpretivist paradigm. The study included the analysis of school culture and interviews with school managers and teachers. The institutional analysis of schools addressed the physical/material aspects of the school and the social dimension (of human resources). One of the main conclusions of the research is that the leader and his team have a decisive role to play in promoting values of diversity. Keywords: Inclusive school, leadership, school culture, inclusive education.

Principals’ and School Leaders’ Roles in Inclusive Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Pazey ◽  
Bertina Combes
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Environment ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Full Membership ◽  
Special Education Leadership ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Values And Beliefs

The United States and other developed countries have acknowledged and supported the rights of students with disabilities to receive an appropriate education for decades. The role of the principal and school leader in overseeing educational programs and ensuring these entitlements become a reality for students with disabilities has taken center stage. Discussions related to principals and school leaders fulfilling the roles of leader and manager on behalf of students with disabilities linked the complementary disciplines of general and special education leadership. The leadership approach they adopted led to debates surrounding the concept of inclusion and the provision of an inclusive education on behalf of students with disabilities. Current definitions of inclusive education are typically linked to concepts of equity, social justice, and recognition of the student’s civil right to be granted full membership in all aspects of the educational enterprise. The processes involved in creating an inclusive school environment require principals and school leaders to examine the values and beliefs that influence their own thinking and behaviors before they can communicate a vision of inclusion. Principals and school leaders must be willing to act in concert with others to create the type of school culture that unanimously and positively responds to difference so every student can achieve full membership and feel welcomed and valued.

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