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Foreign languages : a journal of applied linguistics, Vol. 50 No. 1, 2021.

Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.22210/strjez/50-1/5

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS

Rina Benko orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-8567-8173 ; Elementary school Matija Petar Katančić, Valpovo
Anna Martinović orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-5756-1165 ; University of Zadar

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Abstract

This paper attempts to depict issues pertaining to inclusion in English foreign language (EFL) classes. In particular, the goal of the study was to examine the attitudes of English language teachers, pupils with special education needs (SEN), and other pupils towards inclusive English language learning in Croatian primary schools. The research was based on questionnaires taken from previously conducted research on inclusive education in Croatia and Europe. The results of this study showed generally positive attitudes towards inclusion in the English language classroom on behalf of teachers, pupils with SEN, and other pupils. However, there were some contradictory results that suggest that further research is needed. Moreover, the results point to the need for special training and education among teachers who work with special needs learners.

Keywords

inclusive education; EFL classrooms; attitudes

Hrčak ID:

260921

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/260921

Publication date:

20.7.2021.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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