Parental Perception of Inclusive Education

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parental perception, inclusive education, special children, questionnaire.

The attitude of parents of students studying in a government school in Mangalore towards inclusive education

set up was analysed using a self-administered questionnaire. Classes 1-7 were choosen. The present study

showed that there was an increased concern among the parents of children in the younger age group towards

inclusive education and this attitude gradually shifted to the positive side when the parents of older children

were consulted regarding the same. Therefore, it is justifiable to conclude by saying that parents have the

greatest role in making the inclusive education programmes a success.

Amitha M. Hegde1 , Jithin George2 , Joseph M. John2

1 Senior Professor and Head of the Department, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte,

Mangalore, 2 Post graduate student, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore