Teacher Obstacles in Implementing Inclusive Education at Schools in Banda Aceh

Abstract

—Inclusive education is an educational program for children with special needs to study in public schools. Aceh has implemented inclusive education since 2011. This study aims to determine the teacher obstacles in implementing inclusive education for elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school in Banda Aceh. This research employed a qualitative approach. The data collection instruments were interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subject was teachers from eight schools that implement inclusive education in the city of Banda Aceh. The study concluded that the teacher obstacles in implementing inclusive education in Banda Aceh City, in general, are 1) the lack of ability to carry out assessments; 2) the absence of curriculum guidelines, 3) the lack of ability in media making, 4) difficulty in dividing time between teaching students and manage students with special needs, and 5) shortcoming of special mentoring methods for students with special needs, as well as, 6) the lack of family involvement in the implementation of inclusive education.