An exploratory study of teachers’ and educational psychologists’ perspectives of inclusive education in Wales

Roberts, Francesca 2024. An exploratory study of teachers’ and educational psychologists’ perspectives of inclusive education in Wales. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis is divided into three sections: a major literature review; an empirical research paper; and a critical appraisal. Part One - A Major Literature Review Part one presents a narrative review of the literature. It commences by exploring the global impetus for Inclusive Education (IE), before focusing on how this drive sits within the context of key international and national developments. This is followed by consideration of the political landscape within the United Kingdom (UK) in terms of the devolution of education policy and the varying responses to IE across the UK’s four constituent nations. This provides contextualisation for the subsequent critique and analysis of IE in relation to the Welsh education context. Definitions of IE are explored, along with the implications of IE for the roles of teachers and Educational Psychologists (EPs). Finally, it concludes by outlining the rationale and research questions for the empirical research paper presented in part two. Part Two - An Empirical Research Paper Part two is the empirical research paper. It begins with a brief overview of the relevant literature and outlines the research rationale and questions. This is followed by the choice of methodology and research design utilised, with twelve semi-structured interviews undertaken with teachers and EPs regarding their perspectives of IE in Wales. Next, the method of data analysis is detailed, with the themes and corresponding sub-themes presented and discussed in relation to the research. Finally, implications for practice, limitations and potential directions for future research are explored. Part Three - A Critical Appraisal Part three offers a critical appraisal wherein a reflective and reflexive account of the major literature review and empirical research paper is presented. Consideration is given to the development of the research and research practitioner, along with a discussion about the decisions taken throughout the research journey. Finally, the research’s contribution to knowledge and practice is discussed, and possible future research and dissemination of the research are outlined.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Submission
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	6 August 2024
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2024 11:20
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171157

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