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Decree-Law 54/2018: Perspectives of Early Childhood Educators on Inclusion in Preschool Education

Version 1 : Received: 6 May 2023 / Approved: 9 May 2023 / Online: 9 May 2023 (03:41:10 CEST)

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Bonança, R.S.; Bulhões, P.C.F.; Leonido, L.; Morgado, E.M.G. Decree-Law 54/2018: Perspectives of Early Childhood Educators on Inclusion in Preschool Education in Portugal. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13, 737. Bonança, R.S.; Bulhões, P.C.F.; Leonido, L.; Morgado, E.M.G. Decree-Law 54/2018: Perspectives of Early Childhood Educators on Inclusion in Preschool Education in Portugal. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13, 737.

Abstract

In this study, we analyze the perspectives of Early Childhood Educators, working in various teaching sectors, on Inclusion in Preschool Education, following the publication of Decree-Law No. 54/2018, of July 6th, at a time when Learning and Inclusion Support Measures are being extended to all children, and when the SARS-CoV-19 (COVID-19) pandemic prevails in Portugal and worldwide. Based on a mixed-methodological approach and the application of a questionnaire survey to 250 Early Childhood Educators, we reflect on the implementation of the legal framework, the involvement of the Multidisciplinary Learning and Inclusion Support Team (EMAEI), teacher training, pedagogical/collaborative work, and support mobilized for Preschool Education children. The results obtained indicate quality and effectiveness in the pedagogical plan and collaborative work between teachers and specialist technicians, although higher education in the field of Inclusive Education does not seem to provide professionals with the necessary and in-depth knowledge on the subject. They also indicate that, alongside dissatisfaction with the insufficient support provided to Preschool Education children, the relevant Diploma is not fully applied, with doubts still remaining about its application.

Keywords

education; preschool education; inclusion; public policies

Subject

Social Sciences, Education

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