The study showed that teachers’ attitude was the most prominent predictor of intention to incorporate inclusive education, followed by spirituality and university environment.
Authors
Deepak Sangroya, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.
Rahul Bodhi, Tripti Singh and Yatish Joshi, School of Management Studies, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Summary
The current study examines the impact of various psychological factors, university environment and sustainable behaviour on teachers’ intention to incorporate inclusive education in higher education.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 204 academicians and scholars from India. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to examine data.
Findings
Results revealed that teachers’ attitudes, university environment and spirituality had a positive and significant association with intention to incorporate inclusive education. Path analysis showed that teachers’ attitude was the most prominent predictor of intention to incorporate inclusive education, followed by spirituality and university environment.
Practical Implications
The study determines the key predictors of teachers’ intention to incorporate inclusive education. The identified factors can help the government and public policymakers foster inclusive education. The study determines that teachers have the capability to drive inclusive education through intrinsic spiritual views and feelings of satisfaction and happiness. Marketers must capitalize on the spiritual aspect of individuals and accordingly develop long-term inclusive strategies.
Originality
The current study addresses prevailing gaps in existing literature on teachers’ attitude and intention to adopt inclusive education. The study examines the impact of key predictors of teachers’ intention to adopt inclusive education and focuses on emerging factors such as university environment, spirituality, teachers’ self-efficacy, concern and sustainable behaviour.
Published in: International Journal of Educational Management
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