The Role of Teachers in Adapting Inclusive Education

The values of equality, respect, and recognition of the unique qualities of every pupil serve as the foundation for inclusive special education. This study aimed to determine the correlation between the role of teachers and adaptation of inclusive education. The study was conducted at the selected school in Medina North District in the Division of Misamis Oriental, one hundred-two (102) elementary teachers as actual respondents selected through purposive sampling. The study employed descriptive correlational research design, which included a quantitative approach in collecting numerical through a questionnaire. The data analyzed utilized statistical tools such as Mean and Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results identified teachers have very high role in inclusive education on which their adaptation in inclusive education is very effective. The role of teachers is correlated with their adaptation to inclusive education. This means that the role of teachers in adapting to inclusive education is vital. Thus, it is recommended that school heads, teachers and even the stakeholders may give importance and priorities to teachers for their professional development trainings on activities and instructional materials that will continually enhance the teachers and learners’ knowledge and understanding in inclusive education especially to learners with special needs.