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Inclusive education in Portugal

Exploring sentiments, concerns and attitudes of teachers

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ID21723047
AuthorsMarisa Carvalho (0000-0002-6169-8567, Research Centre for Human Development, Faculty of Education and Psychology Universidade Católica Portuguesa Porto Portugal, corresponding author), David Simó‐Pinatella (0000-0003-3745-7314, FPCEE Blanquerna Ramon Llull University Barcelona Spain), Helena Azevedo (0000-0003-4594-231X, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Research Unit in Psychology and Human Development University of Maia Maia Portugal), Ana Luisa Adam-Alcocer (0000-0002-6659-5014, Universitat de Barcelona), Ana Luisa Adam Alcocer (Departament de Cognició, Desenvolupament i Psicologia de l'Educació, Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain)
Year2024
Volume24
Issue3
Pages729-741
Publication date2024-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Research in Special Educational Needs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-3802 • E-ISSN: 1471-3802
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/1471-3802.12663
OpenAlexW4393072894
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited32

This study examines Portuguese teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education and how teachers' self‐efficacy towards inclusion and other sociodemographic and professional variables relate and predict teachers' attitudes. In total, 539 Portuguese teachers participated. Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns about Inclusive Education scale, Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used to collect data. The results indicate that teachers' attitudes towards inclusion were generally positive. However, teachers‐related variables (e.g., teachers' self‐efficacy, teaching experience, previous training, and knowledge about educational laws and policies) influence teachers' attitudes in a complex and dynamic way. Implications for policies, practices and research are presented

Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Special education · Educational Practices and Policies · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Inclusive Education and Diversity · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citation span2025 - 2026 (2)
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