The attitude of English teachers towards educational inclusion

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Daysi Araceli Vargas Fernández
Yajaira Micaela Falcón Cruz

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Introduction. Inclusive education aims to integrate students with different abilities into regular schools, valuing diversity and respecting individual differences. Objective. To evaluate the attitude of English teachers towards inclusive education through a questionnaire applied to English teachers from central educational units in Pujilí city. Methodology. A questionnaire consisting of 38 questions was administered to 15 English teachers in Pujilí city. Results. A moderately high attitude was evident, as well as teachers' perception of their effectiveness in implementing inclusive education. Additionally, Pearson's chi-square test revealed a significant relationship between the attitude and effectiveness variables. Conclusion. It is essential to provide the necessary support and professional development for teachers to effectively address these challenges and improve the implementation of inclusive practices.

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Vargas Fernández, D. A., & Falcón Cruz, Y. M. (2023). The attitude of English teachers towards educational inclusion. Explorador Digital, 7(3), 24-39. https://doi.org/10.33262/exploradordigital.v7i3.2609
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