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This paper examines the practice of inclusive education in schools under the jurisdiction of South
Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. According to law, the education system must be inclusive; therefore,
schools are required to acknowledge all groups of kids, incorporating those with special educational
needs (SEN). This study highlights the state of inclusive education in schools, which includes the
implementation of its policies by school administrators, proper management by teachers, and the
community’s perception. Primary data were obtained from surveys and interviews with 100 school
administrators, 500 teachers, 45 parents of SEN students, and numerous stakeholders. The study
shows that local government policies have resulted in the development of inclusive education in schools
located in South Kalimantan. It also indicates that, most school leaders and parents of non-SEN
students support its utilization in classrooms, and are willing to work with SEN students. In practice, the
implementation of inclusive education varies from one school to another depending on the perceptions
of administrators and the will of teachers. |
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