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Inkluzja: obecność, uczestnictwo, dostępność
Inclusion: presence, participation, accessibility

Author(s): Joanna Nijakowska
Subject(s): Language studies
Published by: Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji
Keywords: inclusive education; accessibility; special educational needs; foreign language; teacher self-efficacy; teacher preparedness

Summary/Abstract: Openness, diversity and tolerance in learning and teaching foreign languages are closely linked to inclusion in education, the absence of systemic and attitudinal barriers, and the idea of an empathetic, aware, and open society. Inclusion in education is a desired process and state that can be successfully implemented, but at the same time, it brings several challenges for pedagogical practice. Barriers to inclusion can lead to marginalization and exclusion of disadvantaged groups of learners, for instance, learners with special educational needs. How do teachers evaluate their preparedness and self-efficacy to teach students with special educational needs in inclusive foreign language classrooms? What are their attitudes, concerns and needs? The article discusses the abovementioned issues and questions.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 9-15
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish