TEACHER COMPETENCE FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS
Keywords:
teacher competence, professional teacher development, children with special educational needs, inclusive teachers profile, inclusive educationAbstract
The study presents the competence of teachers neededfor easier dealing with therequirements of inclusive education in multicultural environments. The basic point is that the teacher is a key player in this process and that he significantly affects the quality of inclusion of children with disabilities in regular elementary schools.Here is emphasized the importance of initial teacher competence in the process of inclusive education, as well as the basic problems arising from teacher's misperceptions about the child, its development and the process of learning, then the wrong expectations of teachers and lack of understanding of the role they play in working with children with disabilities.One of the main conditions for the realization of effective teaching in an inclusive school and kindergarten is a professional training ofthe teachers and educators. The study highlights the need for adequate initial teacher education and professional training which would be a preparation for roles that are expected of the teachers in inclusive schools. Therefore it is of utmost importance that students who study educationreceive basic knowledge in the field of inclusive education and to acqure competencies needed for inclusive teachers.
Professional competence of teachers is the main prerequisite for effective inclusive education of all children with special educational needs.Such competence represent: respect for the diversity of students, giving support to all students, working with parents and personal professional development of teachers and educators.
The main question that arises is whether the teachers and educators have the opportunity to quality vocational training which will enable personal professional development by gaining competence for inclusive education and work with all students.
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