Inclusive Education in Higher Education

A Comparative Analysis of Faculty Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practices in Colombian Universities

Bibliographic Data

ID13025282
AuthorsSandra Milena Carrillo-Sierra (0000-0001-9848-2367, Universidad Simón Bolívar, corresponding author), Jorge Eliecer Manrique-Julio (0000-0001-9793-4712, Fundación Universitaria María Cano), Julián David Cerón-Bedoya (0000-0003-4600-9409, Fundación Universitaria María Cano), Leydin Carolina Vásquez-Henao (0000-0001-5142-1655, Fundación Universitaria María Cano), Zulgenis Ester Fornaris-Parejo (Universidad Simón Bolívar), Yulineth Gómez-Charris (0000-0003-3630-3276, University of the Coast), Diego Rivera-Porras (0000-0003-2169-3208, University of the Coast)
Year2025
Volume15
Issue11
Pages299-299
Publication date2025-10-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocieties (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2075-4698 • E-ISSN: 2075-4698
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/soc15110299
OpenAlexW4415719676
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited37

Background: This study analyses the pattern of development of the dimensions of inclusive education in different academic and disciplinary profiles in teachers from selected higher education institutions in Colombia, identifying strengths and areas of improvement for inclusive education. Methods: A quantitative approach, non-experimental design and descriptive–comparative scope were used. The research is a cross-sectional field study, with data collection using a self-administered CEI questionnaire adapted to Colombia and to higher education institutions. The sample included 222 professors from the participating Colombian universities. Descriptive analyses and hypothesis testing were conducted with the support of R software. Results: The findings indicate notable differences in teachers’ attitudes, knowledge, practices, and educational contexts. Conclusions: The variability in knowledge about inclusive strategies suggests the need for more targeted training interventions to reduce the knowledge gap and build teachers’ confidence in implementing inclusive practices

Data collection · Descriptive statistics · Discipline · Higher education · Inclusion (mineral · Sample (material · Scope (computer science · Education and Teacher Training · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Inclusive Education and Diversity

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