DISPOSITION OF BASIC EDUCATION TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSION: THE CASE OF TEACHERS MASTER'S STUDENTS IN MEXICO

Abstract

National policies aimed at valuing diversity in Mexico, place inclusion as one of the priority objectives for the development of appropriate teaching and learning environments at the Basic Education levels. Given the fundamental role of teachers in this context, it is crucial to know their appreciation of inclusive practices. Accordingly, the purpose of this research article is to identify the disposition towards inclusion of a group of graduate student teachers. The methodology employed was quantitative of a descriptive type, in which several instruments that analyze different facets of inclusion in the teaching environment (SACIE-R, TEIP, GEPIA and CEFA) were used. A representative sample of Basic Education teachers participated, master's degree students from two main teacher training institutions in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, chosen through non-probabilistic sampling by accessibility. The main results indicate factors conducive to inclusion, but also the perception of a lack of specific training and support programs; information that impacts on training and institutional support necessary to implement inclusive school intervention in the regular classroom.