J. Except. People 2017, 6(2):97-105

Studying the attitude of future teachers towards inclusive education in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Saule Aubakirova1, Kundyz Mukatayeva2
1 Faculty of Humanities and Education, S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Lomov street 64, 140008 Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan
2 Faculty of Education, Palacky University in Olomouc, Žižkovo náměstí 5, 771 40 Olomouc, Czech Republic

The aim of the current research is defining the attitude of future teachers to inclusive education. In total, 108 students of pedagogical specialities were recruited. In order to define the attitude «The Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns about Inclusive Education Revised Scale (SACIE-R)» method was used. The results of the research show the neutral attitude of the future teachers to inclusive education and need of purposeful work on their preparation for work in the conditions of inclusive education.

Keywords: Inclusion; inclusive education; future teachers; pupils with disabilities, special educational needs

Published: June 11, 2017  Show citation

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