Realizing Education for All (EFA) through chemistry teaching and learning in a senior high school providing inclusive education

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10.2991/978-2-38476-114-2_102How to use a DOI?

Keywords

inclusive science education; students with disabilities; accessibility

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the implementation of inclusive education (IE) through chemistry subjects in one of the senior high schools providing IE in the Wonosobo Regency. The research was conducted qualitatively with a case study approach. Participants (principal, chemistry teacher, students with and without disabilities, and parents of students with disabilities) were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews and observations, which were then analyzed using the narrative analysis method. Findings demonstrate that all participants did not understand the meaning of IE. In learning chemistry, Deaf and students with physical disabilities were welcomed well in class, but their support was inadequate. For Deaf students, communication was in lip reading, and no sign language interpreter was available. The biggest obstacle to implementing IE in this school is the physical accessibility (viz., access to the buildings and spaces). The laboratory is also not accessible to wheelchair users; therefore, chemistry laboratory activities were conducted in classrooms for students with physical disabilities. Teacher participants stated that they did not receive training on inclusive teaching and learning, so dealing with students with disabilities was challenging. The significance of this study is that full support (e.g., policies, budgets, training for teachers) from the national and local education departments is highly needed in promoting and realizing IE.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Azizah Rizka Wahyuningtyas
AU  - Jamil Suprihatiningrum
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/04
TI  - Realizing Education for All (EFA) through chemistry teaching and learning in a senior high school providing inclusive education
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Learning Innovation and Quality Education (ICLIQE 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1107
EP  - 1120
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-114-2_102
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-114-2_102
ID  - Wahyuningtyas2023
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