scholarly journals Teacher Competencies for Inclusive Education and Resources for Their Improvement

Author(s):  
Daliborka Popović ◽  
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Jelena Đurđević Nikolić ◽  
Vera Divac ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-182
Author(s):  
Poornima Rajendran ◽  
B.K Athira ◽  
D Elavarasi

Purpose: The concept of inclusive education is moved from the homogeneous perspective to heterogeneous perspective in developed countries and even in developing countries, the discourses on inclusive education are argued from the diversity perspective. Many scholars (Florian, 2010; Slee, 2010; Meijer, 2003 and; Allan, 2011) who are researching on inclusive education debated and discussed that successful practice of inclusive education depends greatly on teacher competencies, albeit practicing inclusive education depends on many critical factors like attitudes, curriculum, resources, parental involvement, multidisciplinary orientation etc., Projects like ‘Teacher Education for Inclusion (2009-2012)’ discussed and framed various models of teacher competencies required for the successful practice of inclusive education. In this conceptual paper, the authors reviewed the dimensions /sub scales of emotional intelligence and deliberated its significance associated with teacher competencies that support them to practice inclusive education.Approach: Even though there are various emotional intelligence models, the authors have chosen the Bar-On Model of Emotional Intelligence (2006) considering its wider usage across the country. Further, the author included the conceptual papers/research works accessible via open source for the review.Significance: The present review makes the reader to understand and rationalize the significance of emotional intelligence for teachers (both pre and in-service) to develop their competencies for practicing inclusive education. On one hand, this review justifies the readers that emotional intelligence is related significantly and positively to increased adapted behaviour, higher quality social relationships, longer retention in one’s professional life, better coping strategies and leadership skills that enhances individuals’ intra and inter personal skills. On the other hand, the paper will deduce that the emotional intelligence in teachers will benefit them to meet the needs of diverse students in their classroom without any doubt.Originality Value: The present review is a part of an ICSSR Major Research Project sponsored during the academic year 2017-18.


Author(s):  
Branka Jablan ◽  
Jasna Maksimović

This paper aims to point out the importance of acquiring and developing teacher competencies for work with children with disabilities in an inclusive educational environment. After providing an overview of educational inclusion as the goal and content of current reform processes both in Serbia and around the world, the paper examines this process from the standpoint of teachers and their inclusion competencies. An insight into different studies and research results on teachers' roles, attitudes and competencies indicates that educational inclusion in our country has not taken hold to a sufficient extent, and that teachers express serious doubts regarding their competencies to work with children from sensitive social groups. In practice, teachers, as well as students of teacher education faculties are not sufficiently familiar with the fundamental principles of the inclusive approach to education, and emphasize that they are more ready to work with children with mild disabilities. On the other hand, they are of the opinion that children with multiple disabilities should be educated in specialized institutions. In conclusion, the development of the concept and practice of inclusive education will require serious interventions, both in terms of initial teacher education, and in terms of promoting their role in the contemporary education system for children with disabilities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Itala Ballaschk ◽  
Yvonne Anders

Zusammenfassung. Bildungsteilhabe und Partizipation gelten mittlerweile als Kernbegriffe der aktuellen bildungspolitischen Diskussion um Inklusion. Dabei meint Partizipation explizit die Möglichkeit für Kinder, aktiv an der Gestaltung ihrer Lebens- und Lernerfahrungen teilzuhaben ( Prengel, 2016 ). Der vorliegende Beitrag knüpft an dieses Konzept an und stellt Ergebnisse einer Fallstudie vor, die sich insbesondere mit der Sicht der Kinder zum Thema Partizipation und Wohlbefinden in der Kindertageseinrichtung beschäftigt. Im Rahmen des von der Europäischen Union geförderten Projektes „ISOTIS – Inclusive Education and Social Support to Tackle Inequality in Society“ wurden zehn Kinder im Alter von vier bis sechs Jahren aus einer Berliner Kindertageseinrichtung mit einem hohen Anteil an Familien mit Migrationshintergrund über Fokusgruppen und malbegleitete Gespräche dazu befragt, wie sie mit Verschiedenheit umgehen und welche Ansprüche sie selbst an eine gute Kindertagesbetreuung haben. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, welch eine bedeutende Rolle Partizipation für das Wohlbefinden der Kinder zu haben scheint. Frei zugängliche Spielmöglichkeiten und Materialien für die kreative Gestaltung, Mitbestimmung in der Gestaltung und Nutzung von Räumen sowie ein Tagesablauf, der weitestgehend individuelle Gestaltung zulässt, sind Aspekte, welche die Kinder als für sie bedeutsam beschreiben.


2020 ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
M. V. Kolmakova

The article considers an innovative form of interaction between an educational organization and parents of students with autism spectrum disorder in inclusive education environment. A site developed by the author is presented, on the basis of which it is planned to implement pedagogical support for parents of students with autism spectrum disorder. The structure and approximate content of such a site are described. Each section of the site corresponds to certain areas of activity within the framework of pedagogical support of parents.


2020 ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
Antonello Mura ◽  
Antioco Luigi Zurru ◽  
Ilaria Tatulli

The educative experience of people with disability leads the inter­na­tio­nal debate towards the value of inclusive learning contexts. Nonetheless, the theoretical and methodological principles of an inclusive education approach have to be outlined. Data collected using explorative questionnaires during a five-years survey in an Italian region's schools show a slow evolution of the scholastic context. From the perspective of Special Pedagogy, the qualitative investigation on three macro-dimensions (the diversity perception, the didactic and methodological means, the wellbeing of pupils) reveals an emerging development of solid awareness among teachers. Findings confirm that the inclusion processes at school are attainable only throughout a series of clear methodological elements: 1) a valorising attitude towards diversity; 2) an orienting learning process; 3) a plural and flexible use of both methodologies and strategies; 4) a collaborative work environment; 5) a continuous training process; 6) a deontological approach. These are the principles that allow teachers to support each student in the manifold itineraries of identity fulfilment, encouraging pupils to express their needs and to develop their abilities in a welcoming and participative context.


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-447
Author(s):  
Martini Jamaris ◽  
Indina Tarjiah, Wuryani ◽  
Trisna Mulyeni

Author(s):  
İlknur Çifci Tekinarslan ◽  
Tuğba Sivrikaya ◽  
Nesime Kübra Keskin ◽  
Özge Özlü ◽  
Meryem Uçar Rasmussen
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