ERIC Number: EJ1414145
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 12
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The Role of Institutional Practice in Promoting Inclusive Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: A Critical Analysis
Majed A. Alsalem; Hana A. Alzahrani
SAGE Open, v13 n4 2023
This study conducted a critical analysis of the role of institutional practice in promoting inclusive education for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students in Saudi Arabian schools. Considering disabilities based on multiple models and theories enhances understanding and helps develop accessible educational settings. To successfully implement inclusive education, this study conducted a rigorous qualitative analysis with a focus group with eleven participants, including teachers of DHH students, general education teachers, principals, supervisors, and parents of DHH students. Content analysis of participants' responses was conducted to identify major themes and subthemes. The results revealed providing appropriate educational environment as the major theme, and comprehensive environmental, support services, individualized education programs, general education teachers, and role of parents as sub-themes. Moreover, the findings emphasized the role of inclusive education regulations through interpretations of existing laws and expansion of prevention policy and practice.
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Students with Disabilities, Inclusion, Educational Environment, Student Needs, Individualized Education Programs, Teacher Role, Parent Role, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Administrator Role
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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