This article sought to add the voice of the preservice teachers to the discourse by presenting their perceptions regarding the appropriateness of their training for teaching in inclusive-education frameworks. Preservice teachers completing their first (N 18) or third year (N 18) in the various types of teacher-training programs (early childhood,…

The objective of this exploratory study was to examine the curricular practices of teachers in Israel as a result of the mandate to include children with special educational needs. It is based on the understanding that curriculum is at the core of education. As inclusive education has become more prevalent, the curriculum perspective has gained…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify characteristics of teachers who were successful in social mainstreaming of students with special needs. In the exploratory stage, several successful teachers were interviewed about their pedagogical beliefs and mainstreaming practices. Themes and categories were extracted. In the major phase 24…