Knowing me, knowing you: how school educators cope with the challenges of inclusion in deprived and non-deprived areas

Authors: Walker, T., Burbidge, E., Arden-Close, E. and Panourgia, C.

Journal: International Journal of Inclusive Education

eISSN: 1464-5173

ISSN: 1360-3116

DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2024.2309870

Abstract:

Inclusive classrooms have become a focus in mainstream education in recent years. However, challenges for educators are often overlooked. This study utilised an exploratory, qualitative research approach following Strauss and Corbin’s variant of Grounded Theory [Corbin, J., and A. Strauss. 2015. Basics of Qualitative Research. Sage] to investigate this; semi-structured interview data was collected from 19 educational professionals, utilising theoretical sampling techniques. Participants were working in deprived and non-deprived areas and were interviewed about their experiences of facilitating inclusion. Data was analysed using Grounded Theory; ‘Knowing’: yourself and your students emerged as the core category, with main categories of attitudes, sacrifices, student empowerment, meeting needs and barriers. Boundaries around time and emotional investment were paramount, as was available non-judgemental support. Student empowerment alleviated pressure on educators. Deprivation exacerbated challenges such as workload, student emotional and social needs, and emotional toll on educators.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39520/

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Knowing me, knowing you: how school educators cope with the challenges of inclusion in deprived and non-deprived areas

Authors: Walker, T., Burbidge, E., Arden-Close, E. and Panourgia, C.

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

eISSN: 1464-5173

ISSN: 1360-3116

DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2024.2309870

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39520/

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Knowing me, knowing you: how school educators cope with the challenges of inclusion in deprived and non-deprived areas

Authors: Walker, T., Burbidge, E., Arden-Close, E. and Panourgia, K.

Journal: International Journal of Inclusive Education

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISSN: 1360-3116

DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2024.2309870

Abstract:

Inclusive classrooms have become a focus in mainstream education in recent years. However, challenges for educators are often overlooked. This study utilised an exploratory, qualitative research approach following Strauss and Corbin’s variant of Grounded Theory [Corbin, J., and A. Strauss. 2015. Basics of Qualitative Research. Sage] to investigate this; semi-structured interview data was collected from 19 educational professionals, utilising theoretical sampling techniques. Participants were working in deprived and non-deprived areas and were interviewed about their experiences of facilitating inclusion. Data was analysed using Grounded Theory; ‘Knowing’: yourself and your students emerged as the core category, with main categories of attitudes, sacrifices, student empowerment, meeting needs and barriers. Boundaries around time and emotional investment were paramount, as was available non-judgemental support. Student empowerment alleviated pressure on educators. Deprivation exacerbated challenges such as workload, student emotional and social needs, and emotional toll on educators.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39520/

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Knowing me, knowing you: how school educators cope with the challenges of inclusion in deprived and non-deprived areas

Authors: Walker, T., Burbidge, E., Arden-Close, E. and Panourgia, C.

Journal: International Journal of Inclusive Education

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISSN: 1360-3116

Abstract:

Inclusive classrooms have become a focus in mainstream education in recent years. However, challenges for educators are often overlooked. This study utilised an exploratory, qualitative research approach following Strauss and Corbin’s variant of Grounded Theory [Corbin, J., and A. Strauss. 2015. Basics of Qualitative Research. Sage] to investigate this; semi-structured interview data was collected from 19 educational professionals, utilising theoretical sampling techniques. Participants were working in deprived and non-deprived areas and were interviewed about their experiences of facilitating inclusion. Data was analysed using Grounded Theory; ‘Knowing’: yourself and your students emerged as the core category, with main categories of attitudes, sacrifices, student empowerment, meeting needs and barriers. Boundaries around time and emotional investment were paramount, as was available non-judgemental support. Student empowerment alleviated pressure on educators. Deprivation exacerbated challenges such as workload, student emotional and social needs, and emotional toll on educators.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39520/

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