Discovering the Principals’ Understanding of Inclusion and Inclusive Practices: The Case of Notre-Dame Schools in Vietnam
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https://doi.org/10.54855/csl.24442Từ khóa:
understanding of inclusion, inclusive practices, principal’s role, culturally responsive school leadership, case study, VietnamTóm tắt
This study aims to discover how the principals interpret inclusion and their inclusive practices at Notre Dame (CND) schools in Vietnam; hence, the research questions that guide this study are: 1) How do principals of the CND schools interpret inclusion? 2) How do the principals of the CND schools practice inclusion in terms of developing culturally responsive teachers, promoting a culturally responsive/inclusive school environment, and engaging students, parents, and indigenous contexts? This study uses the Culturally Responsive School Leadership Framework as the conceptual framework. The research design is a multiple-case study that is conducted at all five CND schools in Vietnam. The data collection instruments are semi-structured interviews with five principals of CND schools, mini-surveys for teachers and parents, and documentation. Through cross-case analysis, eight themes emerge and indicate that CND principals believe that in order to implement inclusion effectively, it is necessary to have great hope for students’ growth in education and a commitment to providing equal learning opportunities for all students. Then, through situational leadership and leadership as graced companionship, the principals develop inclusive educators for their schools, make some school adaptations, create their school as a “common home” for all stakeholders, and build an educational community to engage diverse individuals and organizations in their inclusive educational mission. These themes are organized in a framework as an initial view of how inclusive education is being implemented at CND schools in Vietnam. This framework can be used as a foundation for the development programs of CND schools on the way to becoming inclusive institutions based on the criteria identified by international organizations.Tài liệu tham khảo
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