HomePsychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journalvol. 8 no. 1 (2023)

Teachers’ Attitude Towards Inclusive Education and Their Sense of Well-Being

Ranie Manligoy

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study was conducted to determine what domain in the teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education that significantly influences their sense of well-being. The study used quantitative, nonexperimental research design using correlational technique. The respondents of the study were 109 teachers. Adapted survey questionnaires were used for teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education and sense of well-being which were modified to fit in to the purpose of the study. Moreover, Pearson r and Regression Analysis were used as statistical tools. The result showed that the level of teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education was high and their level of sense of well-being was very high. In addition, data showed that there was a significant relationship between teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education and their sense of well-being. Furthermore, in their singular capacities, the specific domains in the teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education that significantly influence their sense of well-being were the student variables and collaboration.



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