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Investigating the Factors Preparing Special Educators for the Implementation of Inclusive Education

. Syeda Beenish Batool and Dr. Zahida Parveen


Abstract

The study investigates the readiness of teachers towards inclusion in educational process. It aims to explore the factors that influence special educators' readiness for inclusive education. It pursues quantitative research compiling the relevant data through survey method and questionnaire. It employs descriptive method to analyze the research data. Proportionate random sampling has been used to compile the relevant data. For this purpose, the study collects quantitative data from 195 teachers, belonging to six districts of the Punjab province. The study finds that special education teachers have higher professional readiness toward inclusion as compared to the other factors of the sub-scales which include personal and psychological readiness. The effects of demographic variables and research implications have also been discussed. The study concludes that the professional training of prospective teachers, awareness campaigns and professional development programs are required for the achievement of the mission of inclusive education.

 

Index Terms- Inclusive Education, Professional Readiness, Psychological Readiness, Special Education teachers

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