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Leadership and Inclusion Education (95873)
Session Chair: Daiva Penkauskienė
Thursday, 2 October 2025 14:55
Session: Session 2
Room: (1F) Sant Sebastià
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Inclusive education recognizes the diverse needs of students and ensures that each student is provided with equal opportunities to learn and succeed. The Dubai government has implemented an inclusive education policy aimed at promoting equity and inclusivity in schools. This study aimed to investigate school leaders' understanding, implementation, and perspectives on the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework (DIEPF). To gather data, a qualitative research study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with ten school leaders from private schools located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The findings show that school leaders have a strong understanding of the policy and deem it to be significant. The study also found evidence of effective strategies implemented by school leaders to promote inclusive education. However, there are challenges that resonate with those worldwide, such as inadequate funding, high student-teacher ratios, shortage of specialized staff, and limited training opportunities for teachers. These findings emphasize the significance of ongoing professional development and training of educators who are involved in inclusive education. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are provided.
Authors:
Mohamed Alhosani, The United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Ayman Massouti, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates
Mohammad Al-rashaida, The United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Alhosani is currently the department chair of the Foundation of Education at the United Arab Emirates University.
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