“Inclusion of all to the detriment of some?”: a study of Year 5/6 pupils’ perspectives on the inclusive classroom
Jenny Kennedy
(PGCE General Primary, 2021-2022)
email: jenny_kennedy@hotmail.co.uk
Abstract
This is a research proposal for a small-scale, mixed-methods research project in a rural 1.5 form entry primary school. The study is to be carried out among a composite Year 5/6 class to gain insight into pupils’ perceptions of their inclusive classroom. Following a literature review which present the inclusive classroom in an uncommonly negative light, this research hopes to answer the following questions: Does the inclusion of pupils with SEND/SEMHD have a negative impact upon the classroom dynamic? Do pupils notice a disparity in the allocation of time and resources between members of the class? The design includes the use of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to allow for pupils to share their own experiences and understandings of the inclusive classroom.
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Citation: Kennedy, J. (2023). “Inclusion of all to the detriment of some?”: a study of Year 5/6 pupils’ perspectives on the inclusive classroom. Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 14 pp. 083-104. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.96935