Implementation of Inclusive Education: A Region-wide Study in the Philippines

Joel T. Cayabyab

Abstract


To improve the implementation of inclusive education (IE)in the Philippines would require assessment of the status of its implementation. This study identified the level of implementation of IE in Region I, Philippines using a validated survey questionnaire administered among one hundred eighty-one (181) faculty members of four (4) state universities and colleges in 2016. Findings revealed that generally inclusive education was ‘moderately implemented’. Further, of the three areas assessed, Teachers’ Preparation and Competence was rated as high implementation, while both Physical Plant and Facilities and Academic Policies was rated as moderate implementation. Furthermore, age, years in service, academic rank, and highest educational attainment revealed a significant difference in implementation while sex does not show significant difference. These findings could be used to enhance the implementation of inclusive education in Region I, Philippines and in overseas with similar context.

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