Perceived Inclusive Teaching Strategy and Critical Thinking of Education Students in a Local College: A Mixed- methods Study

This study investigated at how Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology first-year education student’s critical thinking abilities are impacted by inclusive teaching techniques. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, 14 students were interviewed and 118 students were surveyed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to evaluate quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used to assess qualitative data. The findings showed that students' critical thinking skills and inclusive teaching were at a very high level. Based on qualitative observations, a considerable positive relationship was discovered between an inclusive teaching strategy and critical thinking. According to the research, inclusive teaching methods can improve critical thinking and must be prioritized in teacher preparation programs to help aspiring teachers develop higher-order thinking abilities.