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Inclusive education for all: A case study of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mulalić, Almasa and Mohd Asraf, Ratnawati and Bušatlić, Safija (2025) Inclusive education for all: A case study of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Intellectual Discourse, 33 (3). pp. 789-808. ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639

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Abstract

The global movement toward inclusivity reflects a growing recognition of the need to provide equitable access to education for all learners. This paper examines the practice of inclusive education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a focus on English teachers’ attitudes toward teaching children with disabilities in foreign language classrooms. Data were collected from 20 English teachers using the structured interview, after which their responses were thematically analysed. The findings reveal mixed perspectives; some teachers expressed reservations about teaching in inclusive classrooms, while others strongly advocated for inclusive practices; expressing a willingness to adopt effective strategies and methodologies to integrate learners with disabilities. By capturing and highlighting the teachers’ views and practices on inclusivity, this paper provides insights into the common challenges they face and the strategies they employ to integrate students with disabilities into classrooms, hence contributing to the ongoing efforts to create more equitable and supportive learning environments for all students, particularly those with disabilities.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Inclusive education, inclusivity, inclusive classrooms, inclusive practices, challenges to implementation, teacher’s role
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC1390 Education of special classes of persons
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User: Prof. Dr. Ratnawati Mohd Asraf
Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2025 21:58
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2025 21:58
Queue Number: 2025-12-Q820
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125654

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