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Title: 'My School Makes Even the Smallest Students…Feel Included and Happy to Be There' Student Perspectives on Inclusion
Language: English
Authors: Charles Kemp, Umesh Sharm, Louise McLean
Source: Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 2025 50(4):1-16.
Availability: Edith Cowan University. Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, West Australia 6050, Australia. Web site: http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 9
High Schools
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Grade 10
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Inclusion, Educational Practices, Grade 9, Grade 10, Rural Schools, Foreign Countries, State Schools, Secondary School Students, Definitions
Geographic Terms: Australia
ISSN: 0313-5373
1835-517X
Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine student perspectives on what inclusion means to them and what students believe to be critical school based inclusive practices. The study utilised a mixed method approach to collect data from a sample of 40 Year 9 and Year 10 students from a small school in rural Victoria. Qualitative data were analysed using a three-stage process of thematic analysis. Students emphasised that inclusion could be enhanced when relationships are prioritised, school environments are more participatory, when teachers know what students need to be successful, and, when teachers actively monitor and encourage the engagement and participation of students across different school activities. The data suggests that if schools wish to be more inclusive of all learners, schools need to continue to invest in and explore ways of shifting toward a more participatory approach to the learning environment.
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Entry Date: 2026
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