Developing Prototype of Student Support and Development System for Inclusive Schools

Authors

  • Chanisa Tantixalerm Research Group in Academic and Behavior Interventions for Learners with Special Needs, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
  • Watinee Amornpaisarnloet Research Group in Academic and Behavior Interventions for Learners with Special Needs, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Student Support and Development System, Inclusive Education, Inclusive School

Abstract

This study aims to develop a prototype of “student support and development system for inclusive schools”. Mix-methodology was applied to investigate how to create the prototype. There were 2 phases of the study. In Phase 1, the guideline of student support and development system for inclusive schools was developed and implemented in two schools as a trial phase. In Phase 2, the data from the previous stages was synthesized, and the expert panel was conducted to compile recommendations before the prototype of student support and development system for inclusive schools was created. The research found that the scores on school readiness in inclusive practices of both schools were increased after implemented the guideline. Furthermore, it was found that the prototype of student support and development system for inclusive schools should consist of 3 components. The first component was 6 key factors (inputs) including 1) teaching and learning procedures, 2) resources and data management, 3) support and intervention procedures, 4) students’ engagement in school, 5) collaboration, and 6) teachers’ professional development. The second component (process) was Multi-Tiered System of Support approach comprising of Tier 1–supports for general education students; Tier 2–supports for at-risk students; and Tier 3–supports for students with special needs. The last component was the success indications (outputs) which include 1) students’ outcomes and 2) school personnel outcomes.

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Published

2021-12-30

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Tantixalerm, C. ., & Amornpaisarnloet, W. . (2021). Developing Prototype of Student Support and Development System for Inclusive Schools. Journal Of Ratchasuda Institute for Research and Development of Persons With Disabilities, 17(2), 82–102. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RSjournal/article/view/257554