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Student experiences of inclusive education in secondary schools: A systematic review of the literature

  • Pearl Subban*
  • , Stuart Woodcock
  • , Umesh Sharma
  • , Fiona May
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study provides a systematic review of the literature investigating factors that support or inhibit inclusive education in secondary schools according to the experiences of students with diverse learning needs. Five electronic databases were searched from 2011 to 2021 yielding 27 studies for further exploration. Five factors were reported by students as supporting inclusive education: supportive relationships; positive teacher beliefs; positive school leader beliefs; supportive teaching practices; and accessibility. Two factors were identified as barriers to inclusion: unsupportive school cultures and inappropriate learning support. Opportunities to strengthen pre-service teacher education programs and a need for ongoing professional development are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103853
JournalTeaching and Teacher Education
Volume119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2022
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Free Keywords

  • Inclusive education
  • Secondary schools
  • Student voice
  • Systematic review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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