Topic 5

• Aspects


  • Administrators and teachers
  • Students
  • Infrastructure and equipment
  • Parents
  • Society
• Teachers


  • Lack of assistant teachers (feels frustrated and guilt when time is taken away to accommodate SEN students)
  • Large class size overloads teachers (unable to handle increasing number of SEN students who disrupt the lesson -> contribute to negative feelings)
  • Lack of skills & knowledge (feels not prepared to teach diverse pupils & lack of expertise & uncertain of their role -> lack of confidence)
  • Lack of motivation (no incentives with additional work - seems unfair)
  • Poor Attitudes (unwilling to accept SEN students in the class)
  • Lack of time (some teachers are under part-time study)
• Students


  • Peer acceptance/social stigma (Bullying & social isolation > impact emotional well-being, affect self-esteem, hinder social development)
  • Inadequate Individualized Attention (happens in large class size -> impacts academic progress & learning experience)
  • Curriculum barrier (does not accommodate the needs of a wide variety of learners & lack of personalization based on individual student interests, strengths, and learning preferences)
• Infrastructure and equipment


  • Accessibility (schools may not be designed or equipped to accommodate students with diverse needs, lack of ramps, elevators, and accessible washrooms can hinder the movement of students with physical disabilities)
  • Adapted Classrooms (regular classrooms may not be equipped with the necessary adaptations to cater to diverse learning needs, adjustable furniture, assistive technology, and sensory-friendly elements)
  • Maintenance and Upkeep (maintenance and regular upkeep are crucial, failure to address wear and tear can lead to unsafe or non-functional facilities)
• Parents


  • Stigma and Attitudes (stigmatizing attitudes towards children with disabilities or special needs)
  • Awareness and Understanding (parents may lack awareness or understanding of what inclusive education entails)
  • Communication and Collaboration (parents need to be actively involved in their child's education, language barriers, communication gaps, or a lack of collaborative initiatives)
  • Resource Allocation (often requires additional resources, concerns over specialized teaching materials, support staff, and training for educators)
• Society


  • Cultural Perceptions & Lack of Awareness (societal attitudes and cultural perceptions about disabilities can impact the acceptance of inclusive education, misconceptions and stigma surrounding individuals with disabilities, raising awareness and promoting understanding about inclusive education is crucial)
  • Language Barriers (multicultural society & language differences, ensuring that educational materials and communication are accessible in various languages is essential for inclusion)
• ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCUSIVE EDUCATION

  • Students
  • Teachers and Administrators
  • Parents
  • Society
  • Infrastructure and Equipment
• Teachers and Administrators


  • Teachers' Difficulty in Identifying Students with Learning Differences
  • Schools lack inclusive education Settings
• Teachers' Difficulty in Identifying Students with Learning Differences

  • Teachers do not have clear definition of what constitutes learning difficulties before they identify learners in the classroom
  • Teachers do not have the clarity that would help to design teaching strategies to help the specific difficulty
  • Overcrowded classroom makes it hard for teachers (huge number of learners cause difficulty for teachers to identify their students with learning difference)
• Schools lack inclusive education Settings


  • Schools lack teachers with qualification and expertise to handle students with special abilities
  • No teachers that can handle the behaviors of special need students
  • Lack of financial resources to prepare materials and infrastructure for incusive education students
• Parents


  • Lack of Awareness
  • Parents' unwillingness to accept their child's learning difficulties
  • Parents' mentality that makes them think that inclusive education is not good enough for their children
  • Lack of motivation from parents' side that makes them not want to cooperate with teachers to come up with the teaching and learning strategies
• Society


  • RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
  • Pre-existing negative attitudes and stereotypes about individuals with disabilities can contribute to resistance
  • Lack of awareness and understanding about disabilities
• Students


  • SOCIAL STIGMA AND PEER ACCEPETANCE
  • Students might encounter social stigma or face challenges in gaining acceptance from their peers
  • Prejudice and misconceptions can result in isolation or bullying, hindering the positive experience of inclusive education for all students
• Infrastructure and Equipment


  • Absence of Assistive Technologies
  • Outdated Educational Tools
  • Technological Gaps
  • Inadequate Classroom Modifications
  • Inaccessible Physical Structures
  • Budget Constraints