Understanding the Role of Culture in Developing Inclusive Schools: A Case Study from Cyprus

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panayiotis Angelides ◽  
Eleni Antoniou
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
School Cultures ◽  
Inclusive Schools ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities

Over the last few years, there has been considerable debate regarding the ways in which the different educational systems in the world should develop more inclusive practices in their schools. An important aspect of this discussion revolves around the question of what schools can do to become more inclusive in terms of maximizing the participation of all children in their cultures, curricula, and communities. The Cyprus educational system, in responding to international developments, has made certain efforts to provide equal educational opportunities. These initiatives are undertaken centrally by the Ministry of Education and Culture without paying much attention to individual schools, their cultures, and the relations between schools and their communities. Given these efforts, this study examined how school cultures influence the development of inclusive practices, using case study in a rural primary school in Cyprus with 115 students, and through the analysis of our data, we spotted certain elements of the school's culture that contributed to the success of inclusive education. The provided examples, as well as the way that the leaders led the school under investigation toward an inclusive culture, might be helpful for educators in other contexts who struggle to develop inclusive schools.

scholarly journals Studi Kasus: Peran Orang Tua dalam Pendidikan Inklusi di Sekolah Dasar Seruma

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Kristi Wardani ◽  
Siti Irene Dwiningrum
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Inclusive Schools ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Data Credibility ◽  
Role Of Parents

This qualitative research with case studies aims to analyze the role of parents in inclusive education at SD SERUMA Sleman. This type of research is qualitative with a case study design. In accordance with the research design, the subject was Seruma Elementary School in Sleman Regency. Collecting data using interview and documentation techniques. The validity of the data was done by confirming the results of observations and interview documents. The data credibility test is done by extending observations, increasing persistence, and references. The results showed that the role of parents in inclusive education is implemented in a participatory and collaborative manner. The positive role of parents can have a strong influence on the implementation of inclusive schools. These results indicate that the role of parents and schools and teachers to be involved in the process of implementing inclusive education is very supportive of the creation of better and meaningful inclusive learning.

scholarly journals Collaborating for Inclusion: The Intersecting Roles of Teachers, Teacher Education, and School Leaders in Translating Research into Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Donna McGhie-Richmond ◽  
Fizza Haider
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
System Level ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Key Stakeholders

Despite empirical research pointing toward the positive impact of an inclusive instructional approach and practices on all students’ learning and social participation, educators and schools lag in adopting these approaches and strategies. For the purpose of knowledge mobilization, it is important to examine the factors that influence this research-to-practice gap. With this aim, we first outline the significant role of teachers and teacher education in implementing inclusive practices. We then synthesize findings from previous literature identifying both individual and contextual, system-level influences that impede the implementation of evidence-based inclusive practices by teachers. We emphasize the prominent role of school leaders in removing some of these barriers by supporting teachers and collaborating with key stakeholders. Further research is needed to explore the complex, interrelated factors that foster collaboration among school leaders, teachers, and teacher education programs in order to advance the development of truly inclusive education systems.

Who’s Teaching Whom? Disability and Deaf Studies Approaches to the Health Humanities

2019 ◽  
pp. 207-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Garden
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Disability Studies ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Deaf Studies ◽  
Structural Determinants ◽  
Health Humanities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Basic Approaches

This chapter contributes to health humanities pedagogy by addressing the social and structural dimensions of health and healthcare through the theories and practices of disability studies. It begins by discussing the role of disability studies in health humanities approaches to social and structural determinants of health, as well as the sometimes vexed relationship between the two fields. It discusses shared commitments to the pedagogical use of narrative and provides a case study of inclusive education in practice. This chapter represents disability studies critiques of health humanities as welcome challenges to deepen its pedagogy and practices. It also maps out arguments for and some basic approaches to access in the classroom, describing pedagogy that is accountable to the claims of disability justice in practice as well as theory.

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 Inclusive practices: the role of the support teacher

Aula Abierta ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Jesús Soldevila Pérez ◽  
Mila Naranjo Llanos ◽  
Joan Jordi Muntaner Guasp
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Functional Diversity ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Support Teacher ◽  
Buenas Prácticas

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to describe and analyse the functions, tasks and actions of support teachers in inclusive classrooms in an ordinary school, moving from a therapeutic, integrative model to an inclusive one. Qualitative research in a longitudinal case study is presented, following two children with functional diversity over four years along three axes: the concept of inclusive education, the determination of good practices for inclusion and the role of the support teacher. The results allow us to propose different inclusive practices for support teachers, and a significant increase in the presence, participation and progress of these children in ordinary classrooms. We conclude that a conceptual change in the teaching approach of teachers can lead to the implementation of alternative teaching methods, requiring involvement of support teachers for adequate inclusion, through greater presence and participation in the ordinary educational activities of students with functional diversity, favouring their social, emotional and academic development and learning.Keywords: inclusive education, good inclusive practice, support teacher, special education teacher, educational change.RESUMENEl propósito de este estudio es describir y analizar las funciones, tareas y actuaciones del profesorado de apoyo en las prácticas inclusivas de aula en un centro ordinario que pasa de un modelo terapéutico e integrador a un modelo inclusivo. Para ello, se plantea una investigación cualitativa de estudio de casos longitudinal, con el seguimiento de dos niños con diversidad funcional durante cuatro años, fundamentada en tres ejes: el concepto de educación inclusiva, la determinación de buenas prácticas para la inclusión y el rol del profesor de apoyo. Los resultados han permitido definir diferentes prácticas inclusivas relacionadas con el profesor de apoyo, que han permitido un incremento significativo de la presencia, participación y progreso de estos niños en el aula ordinaria. Este trabajo nos permite concluir que un cambio conceptual en el modelo educativo de los docentes provoca la implementación de métodos didácticos alternativos, que exigen unas funciones del profesor de apoyo acordes con los planteamientos de la inclusión, que repercuten en una mayor presencia y participación de las actividades educativas ordinarias de los alumnos con diversidad funcional, favoreciendo su desarrollo y aprendizaje tanto social, emocional como académico.Palabras Clave: educación inclusiva, buenas prácticas inclusivas, docente de apoyo, maestro educación especial, cambio educativo. 

scholarly journals Technical Problems and Political Uses of National Assessments in the Argentinian Educational System

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Silvina Gvirtz ◽  
Silvina Larripa ◽  
Verónica Oelsner
Keyword(s):  
Educational Reform ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
The Political ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Political Dimension ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Effective Use

This article presents results from different research investigations which have explored the relations between the technical and the political dimension of the assessment of educational systems. The case study taken on for this matter is the national evaluation system in force in Argentina since 1993. In the first part we present some technical problems which the implementation of this system has encountered in this country. In the second part we carry out an analysis of these technical inconveniences, within the political context of educational reform in which the evaluation system arises and develops. In addition, we present an analysis of the effective use of the information provided by the evaluations. Finally, in the conclusions, we present some considerations on the role of national evaluations in educational reform contexts, and on the prospects of their consolidation as systems which inform in a valid and reliable form about the course of education in the mid and long term.

scholarly journals Including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Regular Schools: A Mother’s Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Low Hui Min ◽  
Lee Lay Wah
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Learning Aids ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Students With Autism

Since the implementation of 'Educational Blueprint 2013-2025' and 'Zero Reject Policy' in Malaysia, there are increasingly efforts from the Malaysian Ministry of Education to include students with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) into regular mainstream education. A case study investigation was conducted with a mother with two children with different severity levels of ASD. In a semi-structured interview, the mother described her experiences and aspirations of education arrangements for both her children. Through the eyes of a mother, we find a strong belief that children with ASD could learn like others when given adequate opportunities and learning aids. This unique case study offers an archetypical representation of issues and challenges faced by parents of children with ASD in Malaysia, in advocating for inclusive education for their children.

scholarly journals Inter-ethnic Relations and Bounding Agency

Intersections ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Kalalahti
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Young People ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Ethnic Relations ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Research Setting ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities

European countries are being urged to reform their educational systems to enhance the integration of migrant populations. In many respects, migrant-origin pupils still lack equal educational opportunities in Finland despite the targeted practices and support. This article concerns the inter-ethnic interaction taking place in study guidance and counselling in the final year of Finnish comprehensive school. It poses a question ‘how do young people construct their educational identities in classroom-level interactions in a multi-ethnic class’? The mixed methods research setting offers two sets of data: selective observation (two events) and life-span interviews (n = 8). The outcomes portray how multi-ethnic school classes open opportunities and supportive bridges for the pupils to contact other ethnicities. Nevertheless, the inter-ethnic interaction was also layered with societal hierarchies which constructed and bounded pupils’ ethnic and educational identities. Finally, the article emphasises the opportunities that the locality offers to the schools.

scholarly journals Fostering a Culture of Innovation: A Case Study of Elementary School Principals in Costa Rica

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel M. Gonzales ◽  
Richard Storti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students

To help promote a culture of innovation, the Ministry of Education andthe Ministry of Science, Technology, and Telecommunication of Costa Rica estab-lished a national executive decree requiring all public schools in the country partic-ipate in the National Program of Science and Technology Fairs (NPSTF). This casestudy examines the role of five elementary school principals in Costa Rica in implementing and preparing their schools for the NPSTF initiative. Principals played threesignificant roles: the motivator of teachers and students; acquirer of NPSTF resources;and the organizer of NPSTF committees and coalitions to help train and finance theinitiative. It is recommended the Ministry of Education establish a budget solely ded-icated to support infrastructure and professional development for NPSTF while aligning goals with all stakeholders.

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