Strategies Enhancing Inclusive Education in Early Childhood and Special Education for Special Needs Children: A Case Study
List of Authors
Aini Syahira Jamaluddin, Amir Qusyairi Abdul Karim
Keyword
Inclusive Education, Diverse Perspectives, Strategies, Implementation, Challenges
Abstract
This study aims to explore how future educators might improve inclusive education in the fields of early childhood and special needs education. The research, which employs a qualitative inquiry methodology, focuses on teachers working with students who have learning difficulties in inclusive classes. A case study technique was used to identify participants based on their relevant knowledge and expertise through semi-structured interviews with three prospective early childhood instructors and three prospective special needs education instructors. The investigation aimed to provide light on the experiences, difficulties, varied viewpoints, and tactics these teachers used to provide inclusive education to young children with learning problems. Six active prospective pre-service teachers participated in the study; three are from Albukhary International University (AIU), while the other three from National University Malaysia (UKM). The emphasis was on inclusive education, specifically looking at various viewpoints and approaches to meeting the needs of young learners with learning difficulties. The study's conclusions provide light on instructional strategies and techniques intended to improve inclusive education instruction. In summary, this research advances knowledge on inclusive education by examining the complex viewpoints and methods used by students enrolled in Early Childhood and Special Needs Education to establish inclusive learning environments.