Perceptions of ‘inclusion’and perceived preparedness among school teachers in Sri Lanka

Type Journal Article - Teaching and Teacher Education
Title Perceptions of ‘inclusion’and perceived preparedness among school teachers in Sri Lanka
Author(s)
Volume 43
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 143-153
URL http://repository.kln.ac.lk/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/9237/hettiarachchi.teaching.2014-143.pd​f?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Abstract
This study examined the preparedness of regular and special education teachers in Sri Lanka to teach
students with disabilities in an inclusive educational setting. It also explored their perceptions of the
term ‘inclusion’ and its applicability to the Sri Lankan context. A total of 75 teachers were surveyed using
a two-part questionnaire. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight teachers.
The interview data was analyzed using Framework Analysis and the quantitative survey data was
analyzed using descriptive statistics. Special education teachers indicated higher perceived competence
in working with students with special needs compared to general education teachers. Implications for
teacher preparation via pre-service and in-service training are discussed.

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