Exploring Parent’s Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education 

Aileen Sayson, Raymond Espina, Honorio Anora, Anabelle Pantaleon, Veronica Calasang

Abstract

This study examined the attitudes of parents of children with and without disabilities towards the inclusion of learners with disabilities in regular classrooms. Utilizing a descriptive-comparative research design and employing universal sampling, the research gathered data from 40 parents using a modified rating scale questionnaire. The findings indicated that both groups of parents generally held neutral to positive attitudes towards inclusive education, recognizing the social and academic benefits of integrating children with disabilities into general education classrooms. Moreover, data revealed a no significant difference in attitudes between the two groups. Despite minor variations, the results suggest that parents' attitudes are similar regardless of whether they have children with disabilities or not. The study highlights the importance of continued education and involvement of parents in the inclusive education process to create a supportive and accepting environment for all students.

https://doi.org/10.2206/wjher.4.2

Keywords

inclusive education, special education needs, parental attitudes, parental involvement

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Journal:  World Journal on Education and Humanities ResearchVolume (Issue): 4(2)DOI: https://doi.org/10.2206/wjher.4.2Pages: 55-65Published: 05-13-2024Copyright: Copyright (c) 2024 Aileen Sayson, Raymond Espina, Honorio Anora, Anabelle Pantaleon, Veronica CalasangOpen access: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
How to CiteSayson, A., Espina, R., Anora, H., Pantaleon, A. & Calasang, V. (2024).Exploring Parent’s Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(2), 55-65. https://doi.org/10.2206/wjher.4.2