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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: TEACHER PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND NEEDS

Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2 30 Haziran 2024
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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: TEACHER PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND NEEDS

Abstract

This phenomenological study examines the perceptions, classroom practices, and educational needs of preschool teachers regarding inclusive education. We collected data through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview form. The participants were 15 preschool teachers selected by criterion sampling, working in public preschools in the city center of Diyarbakır. We analyzed the data through content analysis. Our findings reveal that while preschool teachers have a general understanding of inclusive education, they lack specific knowledge in more detailed areas. They believe that the implementation of inclusive education requires consideration of children's individual differences, developmental characteristics, and cultural diversity. The teachers identified several challenges, including a lack of materials, large class sizes, limited understanding and support from parents, and their own professional insufficiency and experience. Additionally, they noted deficiencies in general educational policies on inclusive education. Teachers often seek support from the children’s families or school counseling services to address the challenges they face. They also highlighted the need for practical training on developing and implementing inclusive activities, adapting activities to various characteristics of the children, and actively engaging children with special needs in learning. Based on these findings, we have put forward several recommendations for practice and further research.

Keywords

Etik Beyan

Makale yazarları, her hangi bir çıkar çatışması ya da etik ihlal olmadığını beyan etmektedir.

Teşekkür

Yazarlar olarak, bu araştırmanın gerçekleşmesinde katkısı olan tüm öğretmenlere gösterdikleri iş birliği ve gönüllü katılımları için içtenlikle teşekkür ederiz.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

26 Haziran 2024

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

6 Mayıs 2024

Kabul Tarihi

26 Haziran 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Balık, F., & Ozgun, O. (2024). INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: TEACHER PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND NEEDS. Uluslararası Anadolu Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 8(2), 487-506. https://doi.org/10.47525/ulasbid.1479155

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