16.81% Disagree With Inclusive Education in Schools

Special needs and non-special needs children don’t need to be separated in schools. In addition, numerous studies show that when children mix with others, it boosts their morale and improves grades. Similarly, inclusive education for children with disabilities has its pros and cons. Furthermore, people share various views regarding inclusive education according to the society they live in.

Hence, Real Research — the online survey app, conducted a survey on inclusive education for children with disabilities. It focused on the benefits of inclusive education. In addition, it asked the respondents about the drawbacks of inclusive education. Also, do they prefer inclusive education in schools? Here are the results.

Highlights

• 60.91% said inclusive education for children with disabilities is available in their country
• Inclusive education for children with disabilities sounds good to 61.24%
• 16.52% prefer inclusive education for higher academic expectations

55.49% Are Against Segregation at School and Prefer Inclusive Education

To begin, the survey asked respondents ‘does your country have inclusive education in schools?’. In response, 60.91% said ‘yes’, 14.80% said ‘no’, and 24.29% are ‘unsure’.

Furthermore, the survey asked a series of questions to see where respondents stand. The first statement says, ‘inclusion is good in theory but is it also good in practice’. In answer, 61.24% said they agree, 12.34% said they disagree, and 26.42% said unsure.

The next statement says ‘all students should be educated in a regular classroom without segregation’. On this, 55.49% agree, 16.81% disagree, and 27.70% are unsure.

Following this, the next statement says ‘students with or without a disability can all improve their academic achievements through inclusive education. In reply, 59.47% agree, 15.92% disagree, and 24.61% are unsure.

53.71% Believe That Children Understand How to Befriend Children With Disabilities

Moreover, the survey asked respondents if they think children are able to understand how to treat and befriend differently-abled children. In reply, 53.71% said ‘yes’, 17.81% said ‘no’, and 28.49% said they are unsure.

Moving on, the survey asks respondents what are the pros of inclusive education according to them. On this, 31.27% said it is a way for all students to form friendships. Also, 16.52% said it provides higher academic expectations for all of the students.

Likewise, 8.73% said it teaches students to learn to respect others while 5.88% think inclusive education increases staff collaboration. Lastly, 4.33% think inclusive education encourages more parent participation.

Similarly, respondents discuss the cons of inclusive education. Firstly, 30.34% said inclusion can disrupt the learning environment for other students. Secondly, 23.42% said some physical disabilities require a special classroom configuration. Thirdly, 10.80% said students with special needs can often find themselves in a minor classroom role. Lastly, 7.84% said teachers must understand each disability and pay extra attention to each student.

49.37% Are in Favor of Inclusive Education for Children With Disabilities

Next, the survey asks ‘do you think the same class rule applies to children with special needs and those without?’. In response, 31.95% said ‘most definitely’, and 22.36% said ‘definitely’. In contrast, 19.85% said ‘not at all while’ 25.84% said they are ‘unsure’.

Furthermore, the survey asks the respondents if they would agree to have an inclusive school established near their home. Here, 68.60% said ‘yes’ and 31.40% said ‘no’.

Lastly, the respondents share if they are against or for inclusive education for children with disabilities. To which, 49.37% said ‘for’, 29.73% said ‘unsure’, and 20.90% said ‘against’.