Understanding and Commitment to Inclusive Education of Teachers Handling Learners With Special Needs

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between understanding and commitment to inclusive education of teachers handling learners with special needs. The participants were 50 teachers at public elementary schools in Cateel. A mixed method approach was applied in this study. In order to collect the data, questionnaires were given to the teachers. The results obtained throughout this study reveal that teachers need to be trained about inclusive education in order for them understand well the program. It also reveals that support has great impact on its implementation.