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Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of School Inclusion in a Multiethnic Context: Insights from Schools in Quebec (95466)
Session Chair: Rola Koubeissy
Friday, 3 October 2025 12:15
Session: Session 2
Room: (B1) Gràcia
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
This communication is based on a research project conducted in Quebec, Canada (Koubeissy, 2023–2026). The project aims to analyze and understand teachers' perceptions of school inclusion and their teaching practices in a multiethnic context in Quebec. The concept of inclusion has evolved from primarily focusing on the integration of students with disabilities to addressing broader issues such as discrimination, social exclusion, and barriers to participation and learning for all students (Ainscow, 2024, 2005). In this context, teachers’ work has become increasingly multifaceted and complex (Koubeissy, 2019). Moreover, they often lack adequate professional development in this area (CSE, 2017). Building on this, this communication examines how 20 teachers in primary regular classrooms across different regions of Quebec perceive inclusion and reflect on their inclusive teaching practices. Data was collected in 2023–2024 through comprehensive individual interviews (Kauffman, 2007) conducted via Zoom, followed by five teacher discussion groups (Robo, 2007). Each discussion group lasted 180 minutes and included five teachers. The interviews and discussion groups were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using an inductive approach by theorization (Paillé, 1996). The analysis reveals that teachers’ inclusive practices depend on three key factors: their perceptions of inclusion, their school and class context, and the challenges they encounter. Another key finding is that these group discussions facilitate negotiations focused on practice development, fostering critical reflection and empowering teachers to share their concerns about inclusion.
Authors:
Rola Koubeissy, University of Montréal, Canada
About the Presenter(s)
Rola Koubeissy is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychopedagogy and Andragogy at Université de Montréal.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rola-koubeissy-0b040859/
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