Exploring a school-level inclusive practice index for meaningful inclusion in Zambian schools

IF 0.9 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Tamara Chansa-Kabali, Joachim Nyoni
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Abstract

The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and, in particular, its Sustainable Development Goal no. 4, underline the relevance of quality education that translates into long-term benefits for all learners. This article reports findings of a collaborative research study that piloted an inclusive practice index to investigate inclusion in schools. We applied a mixed-methods design to identify potent features of inclusion, and developed an index that measured the extent to which inclusive practices were considered in schools. The index was administered in 168 schools and to 498 teachers. Using exploratory factor analysis, psychometric properties and potency of factors were determined. Our results revealed a two-factor solution cumulatively accounting for 72% of variation. Based on our findings, we highlight the need for schools to be deliberate in processes that enhance application of inclusive practices. When applied with intention, this will foster accountability for inclusion in the delivery of meaningful inclusive education.

探索学校层面的全纳实践指数,促进赞比亚学校的有意义全纳
联合国 2030 年可持续发展议程,特别是其可持续发展目标 4,强调了优质教育的重要 性,优质教育可使所有学习者长期受益。4 强调了优质教育的重要性,优质教育可为所有学习者带来长远利益。本文报告了一项合作研究的结果,该研究试行了全纳实践指数,以调查学校的全纳情况。我们采用了混合方法设计,以确定全纳的潜在特征,并制定了一项指数,用以衡量学校在多大程度上考虑了全纳做法。该指数在 168 所学校和 498 名教师中实施。通过探索性因子分析,确定了各因子的心理测量特性和效力。我们的结果表明,两个因子的解决方案累计占变异的 72%。根据我们的研究结果,我们强调学校需要有意识地加强全纳实践的应用。在有意识的情况下,这将促进在提供有意义的全纳教育过程中的全纳责任。
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CiteScore
1.90
自引率
15.40%
发文量
52
期刊介绍: This well-established and respected journal covers the whole range of learning difficulties relating to children in mainstream and special schools. It is widely read by nasen members as well as other practitioners, administrators advisers, teacher educators and researchers in the UK and overseas. The British Journal of Special Education is concerned with a wide range of special educational needs, and covers all levels of education pre-school, school, and post-school.
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