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Inclusive teaching practices for students with special educational needs at Jose Domingo de Santistevan High School.

Abstract:

The present case study is about Inclusive Teaching Practices for students with Special Educational Needs at Jose Domingo de Santistevan High School. The purpose is to evaluate the impact that these practices have over the academic performance of SEN students. This research study was conducted in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The sample included 6 teachers and 6 SEN students from 8th grade to 3rd year of high school. The data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and observation checklists in order to obtain information related to the inclusive teaching practices implemented in this high school. The teachers’ questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively. The results of this analysis were corroborated with the information obtained from the observation checklists, interviews, and the students’ questionnaire used in this study. Finally, the results permitted to identify that teachers are not implementing appropriately inclusive teaching practices which is affecting SEN students’ academic performance.