Percepciones del profesorado sobre la inclusion: estudio preliminar
An inherent feature of the current society and, therefore, of the educational context is the diversity. This requires the need of an education that responds to the needs of each student, strengthen capabilities and make easier the learning process. All of this under the paradigm of inclusion. That justifies the need of reflect on the degree that teachers are trained to assume this challenge. The present study aims to analyze teachers 'attitudes and training needs regarding inclusive cultures, policies and practices. To test this, a sample of 402 teachers from Castilla y Leon was selected. An ad hoc measure, developed for the current study, was used for the assessment. Results revealed high training needs for education professionals, which are mostly related to the lack of adequate training to participate in transforming their schools into inclusive settings, and with a lack of inclusive methodologies for implementation in schools.