The Inclusive Teacher: Leading the Change Towards Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities

Authors

  • Richar Jacobo Posso-Pacheco Director MENTOR Revista de Investigación Educativa y Deportiva, Quito-Ecuador
  • Laura Cristina Barba Miranda Dirección Nacional Mejoramiento Pedagógico Ministerio de Educación, Quito-Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56200/mried.v3i9.8735

Keywords:

Educational inclusion, inclusive teacher, disability, teaching competencies, pedagogical strategies

Abstract

Educational inclusion faces historical barriers, such as the segregation of students with disabilities. Although there are inclusion policies, their effective implementation depends on teacher training and attitudes. The objective of this research was to analyze the role of the inclusive teacher as an agent of change in education, identifying the necessary competencies, attitudes, and pedagogical strategies to promote accessible and equitable education. A document review was conducted using academic databases to identify relevant studies on the role of the inclusive teacher, selecting research from 2015 to 2023 through rigorous inclusion criteria. The results identified key competencies such as pedagogical differentiation, favorable attitudes towards diversity, and the need for inclusive educational resources, essential to ensuring equitable teaching for students with disabilities. It is concluded that continuous training and positive attitudes towards inclusion are essential for teachers to implement effective inclusive practices, fostering equitable and accessible education for all students.

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Author Biographies

Richar Jacobo Posso-Pacheco, Director MENTOR Revista de Investigación Educativa y Deportiva, Quito-Ecuador

Director MENTOR Revista de Investigación Educativa y Deportiva, Quito-Ecuador, PhD Proyectos

Laura Cristina Barba Miranda, Dirección Nacional Mejoramiento Pedagógico Ministerio de Educación, Quito-Ecuador

Analista Dirección Nacional Mejoramiento Pedagógico Ministerio de Educación, Quito-Ecuador

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Published

2024-09-16

How to Cite

Posso-Pacheco, R. J., & Barba Miranda, L. C. (2024). The Inclusive Teacher: Leading the Change Towards Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities. MENTOR Journal of Educational and Sports Research, 3(9), 768–782. https://doi.org/10.56200/mried.v3i9.8735

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