The Future of Inclusive Education at the University of Bologna: A Survey of Students’ Opinions and Attitudes

Antonio Luque de la Rosa; Rafaela Gutiérrez Cáceres

doi:10.24320/redie.2022.24.e23.4179

Authors

Antonio Luque de la Rosa Universidad de Almería, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7981-029X
Rafaela Gutiérrez Cáceres Universidad de Almería, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5559-2291

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24320/redie.2022.24.e23.4179

Keywords:

higher education, inclusive education, disabled persons, opinion, attitudes

Supporting Agencies:

Program "José Castillejo" for the mobility of doctoral students given by the Science and Education Ministry of Spain (CAS14/00225).

Abstract

This research paper focuses on analyzing the current situation regarding the educational and social inclusion of students with disabilities, based on the point of view of students studying at the College of Education and Learning Sciences in Bologna (Italy). Due to the complexity of the educational situation being analyzed, a descriptive methodological approach was followed, collecting and analyzing quantitative data through a survey. The data sample was obtained incidentally by taking advantage of the research collaboration of one of the authors who was present in Bologna. Overall, the results indicate that these students hold generally positive opinions and attitudes toward the inclusion of disabled students. It should be noted, however, that an improvement in basic training is needed, and that studies should be conducted on educational practice aiming to further develop the implementation of action plans based on academic quality in order to include students with disabilities in higher education.

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