Physical Education teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.77841

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teachers, physical education, attitudes, inclusion, disability

Abstract

Abstract. The educational model based on inclusion reflects social needs and is based on quality education for all students and attention to their particular needs. Teachers play a crucial role in the development of inclusive methodologies and their attitude largely determines the success of these methodologies and the inclusive model itself. In order to assess physical education teachers’ attitudes toward educational inclusion of students with disabilities in primary and secondary education, data from 72 teachers in this area (60% men and 40% women), who work both in public and private schools in several autonomous communities of Spain, are examined. A questionnaire on teachers’ attitudes towards students with special educational needs derived from disability was used. The results show that teachers have moderately positive attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities. The need to optimize training in inclusion and the realization of practical programs that include contact with students with disabilities is concluded.

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2021-01-01

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Solís García, P., & Borja González, V. (2021). Physical Education teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities. Retos, 39, 7–12. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.77841

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