Abstract Purpose: To adapt and validate in Sonora the scale to measure Attitudes towards Transgender People in University Students (EATU), which measures the inclusion of trans people in Higher Education Institutions (HEIS). Methodological design: Quantitative, cross-sectional and non-experimental study. 860 participants were selected among three HEIS, with non-probabilistic and intentional sampling. A 4-point Likert-type scale survey was applied that evaluates transinclusive attitudes. Reliability was obtained with Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. For validity, the sample was randomly divided into two; In subsample 1, an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was carried out and in subsample 2, the model resulting from the EFA was tested using a Structural Equation Model (SEM). Results: The EFA yielded a final solution EATU of 32 items grouped into 3 dimensions called sensitivity, coexistence and cisexist stigma, with values that demonstrate validity and reliability. The SEM generated a model with indices of fitness in a final solution of 17 items and 3 correlated dimensions with acceptable coefficients. Research limitations: The measurement of transinclusion attitudes in a society where it has been documented that such construct is barely being developing, and the failure to collect demographic data on the sample about their religious beliefs. Findings: A measurement instrument on transinclusive attitudes for key social actors interested in promoting the inclusion of trans people, their human rights and substantive equality.

Resumen Objetivo: Adaptar y validar en el contexto sonorense la Escala para medir Actitudes hacia las Personas Transgénero en Estudiantes Universitarios (EATU) que mide la inclusión de personas trans en Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES). Diseño metodológico: Es un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y no experimental. De tres IES, participaron 860 personas seleccionadas con muestreo no probabilístico e intencional. Se aplicó una escala tipo Likert de 4 puntos que evalúa actitudes transincluyentes. La fiabilidad se obtuvo con alfa de Cronbach y omega de McDonald. Para la validez la muestra se dividió al azar en dos; en la submuestra 1 se llevó a cabo un Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE) y en la submuestra 2 se probó el modelo resultante del AFE mediante un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales (MEE). Resultados: El AFE arrojó una solución final de la EATU de 32 ítems agrupados en 3 dimensiones denominadas sensibilidad, convivencia y estigma cisexista, con valores de fiabilidad superiores a .90 y de cargas factoriales superiores a .36. El MEE generó un modelo con índices de bondad de ajuste en una solución final de 17 ítems y 3 dimensiones correlacionadas con coeficientes superiores a .46. Limitaciones de la investigación: La medición de actitudes de transinclusión en una sociedad donde se ha documentado que tal constructo está en desarrollo y el no recabar datos demográficos en la muestra sobre sus creencias religiosas. Hallazgos: Un instrumento de medida sobre actitudes transincluyentes para actores sociales clave interesados en la promoción de la inclusión de las personas trans, sus derechos humanos y la igualdad sustantiva.

Resumen Se propone un nuevo modelo para la educación transfronteriza que promueve la internacionalización inclusiva y sostenible, así como el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación intercultural que facilitan la colaboración transfronteriza. Se presentan resultados cualitativos de un estudio de caso basado en las experiencias de estudiantes que cursaron una materia universitaria en la que se implementó el Modelo Virtual de Educación Transfronteriza (MVET). Los resultados confirmaron que las y los participantes desarrollaron conocimientos y habilidades que les permitieron desenvolverse en entornos biculturales y binacionales. Este estudio hace importantes aportes tanto al campo de la educación internacional como a la docencia virtual, ya que detalla un modelo fácil de adaptar a las áreas de especialidad de los docentes, así como a los intereses de los estudiantes participantes. Por consiguiente, el modelo posibilita la implementación de proyectos académicos binacionales en diversos contextos institucionales y geográficos.

Abstract The objectives of this study include the proposal of a new transnational education model that promotes inclusive and sustainable internationalization opportunities, as well as the development of intercultural communication skills that facilitate transborder collaboration. The article presents qualitative results from a case study based on students’ experiences with binational courses that implemented the Virtual Model for Transborder Education (MVET, for its acronym in Spanish). The results confirmed that the participants developed knowledge and abilities that prepared them to be able to succeed in bicultural and binational environments. This study makes significant contributions to the fields of international education and virtual teaching as it provides a virtual exchange model that can easily be adjusted to professors’ areas of expertise, as well as students’ interests. Moreover, the model makes possible the implementation of academic collaborations in diverse institutional and geographical contexts.

Abstract In 2017, Decree 1421 was issued in Colombia, according to which all schools in the country were to welcome students with disabilities and offer them quality opportunities for their entry, permanence and graduation. The Ministry of Education (MEN, 2017a) gave a deadline of five years for this policy to be implemented in the national territory, counted from its approval. The objective of this research is to characterize the pedagogical practices, knowledge and institutional conditions (pedagogical and administrative type) in which a sample of Colombian teachers work, six years after the decree was issued. For this purpose, a transectional non-experimental quantitative design was used and a scale was applied to 249 teachers of early childhood education, elementary school, junior high school and vocational middle school. Based on the findings obtained, it can be concluded that there is a positive change in the pedagogical practices and knowledge of those teachers who have training in inclusion and who work in private schools that receive students with these life trajectories. Even so, the institutional conditions of the teachers surveyed still do not respond to inclusive institutional projects. Since, at the time of writing this paper, we did not find other similar studies in the country, these results are discussed in the light of international research on the subject and in the framework of national policy, and allow extrapolating the challenges faced by the Colombian educational system in welcoming students with disabilities.

Resumen En 2017 se expidió en Colombia el decreto 1421, según el cual todas las escuelas del país debían acoger estudiantes con discapacidad y ofrecerles oportunidades de calidad para su ingreso, permanencia y egreso. El Ministerio de Educación dio un plazo de cinco años, contados a partir de su aprobación, para que esta política se implementara en todo el territorio nacional. El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar las prácticas pedagógicas, los conocimientos y las condiciones institucionales (de tipo pedagógico-administrativo), en las que labora una muestra de docentes colombianos, seis años después de expedido el decreto. Para ello, se utilizó un diseño cuantitativo no experimental transeccional y la aplicación de una escala a 249 maestros y maestras de distintos niveles educativos. Con base en los hallazgos obtenidos, puede concluirse que hay un cambio positivo en las prácticas pedagógicas y los conocimientos de aquellos docentes que cuentan con formación en inclusión y que laboran en colegios que acogen alumnado con estas trayectorias de vida. Aun así, las condiciones institucionales del profesorado encuestado todavía no responden a proyectos inclusivos. Estos resultados se discuten a la luz de los retos que enfrenta el sistema educativo colombiano en pro de atender alumnado con discapacidad.

Abstract: Introduction: Health care by nursing professionals to people with gender diversity can be negatively affected by the heteronormativity that has historically governed society. It is challenging to safeguard and seek actions to provide inclusive humanized care Objective: To understand the nursing professional’s experiences when providing humanized care to people with gender diversity. Method: Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Four nursing professionals were interviewed. The information was collected through semi-structured individual and group interviews; the discourses were analyzed, and central concepts were triangulated.Results: Humanized care is manifested through three dimensions: experiences in providing humanized care, factors that facilitate the delivery of humanized care and factors that hinder it. The categories included in the first dimension are equality, empathy, respect and learning. Factors that facilitate humanized care have the categories of welcoming and continuing education, and factors that hinder it have the categories of social name and suspicion. Conclusion: Humanized care for people with gender diversity requires values of equality and empathy, together with inclusive training from undergraduate level. Deficiency in the development of soft skills hinders the nurse-patient relationship, while suspicion of the gender-diverse person hinders first consultations. The integration of the social name and continuous training are essential to promote an environment of trust and reduce the feeling of vulnerability and discrimination.

Resumo: Introdução: O atendimento em saúde prestado pelos profissionais de enfermagem às pessoas com diversidade de gênero pode ser afetado negativamente pela heteronormatividade que historicamente rege a sociedade. Atualmente, é um desafio resguardar e buscar ações para proporcionar um cuidado humanizado e inclusivo. Objetivo: Compreender as vivências do profissional de enfermagem ao prestar o cuidado humanizado a pessoas com diversidade de gênero. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, com abordagem fenomenológica. Foram entrevistados quatro profissionais de enfermagem. As informações foram coletadas por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas individuais e em grupo; os discursos foram analisados e foi realizada uma triangulação dos principais conceitos. Resultados: O cuidado humanizado se manifesta por meio de três dimensões: vivências ao fornecer cuidados humanizados, fatores que facilitam a prestação de cuidado humanizado e fatores que a dificultam. As categorias incluídas na primeira dimensão são igualdade, empatia, respeito e aprendizado. Os fatores que facilitam os cuidados humanizados incluem acolhimento e formação contínua, enquanto os fatores que os dificultam incluem o uso do nome social e o receio. Conclusão: O cuidado humanizado a pessoas com diversidade de gênero requer valores de igualdade e empatia, juntamente com formação inclusiva desde o nível de graduação. A deficiência no desenvolvimento de habilidades interpessoais dificulta o relacionamento enfermeiro-paciente, enquanto o receio da pessoa com diversidade de gênero dificulta as primeiras consultas. A integração do nome social e a formação continuada são essenciais para promover um ambiente de confiança e reduzir a sensação de vulnerabilidade e discriminação.

Resumen: Introducción: La atención en salud de los profesionales de enfermería a personas con diversidad de género puede verse afectada negativamente por la heteronormatividad que ha regido históricamente la sociedad. Actualmente es un desafío resguardar y buscar acciones para entregar un cuidado humanizado inclusivo. Objetivo: Comprender las vivencias del profesional de enfermería al brindar el cuidado humanizado a personas con diversidad de género. Método: Investigación cualitativa, con un enfoque fenomenológico. Se entrevistó a cuatro profesionales de enfermería. La información se recopiló a través de entrevistas individuales y grupales semiestructuradas; los discursos fueron analizados y se realizó una triangulación de los conceptos principales. Resultados: El cuidado humanizado se manifiesta a través de tres dimensiones: vivencias al brindar cuidados humanizados, factores que facilitan la entrega del cuidado humanizado y factores que lo dificultan. Las categorías incluidas en la primera dimensión son igualdad, empatía, respeto y aprendizaje. Los factores que facilitan los cuidados humanizados tienen como categorías la acogida y la formación continua, y los factores que lo dificultan tienen las categorías de nombre social y recelo. Conclusión: El cuidado humanizado a personas con diversidad de género requiere valores de igualdad y empatía, junto con una formación inclusiva desde pregrado. La deficiencia en el desarrollo de habilidades blandas dificulta la relación enfermero-paciente, mientras que el recelo de la persona con diversidad de género obstaculiza las primeras consultas. La integración del nombre social y la formación continua son esenciales para promover un ambiente de confianza y reducir la sensación de vulnerabilidad y discriminación.

Abstract: This study analyzes the experiences of 17 Colombian primary education teachers in caring for students with disabilities, registered in 17 educational institutions in 11 municipalities between 2018 and 2022. Through a narrative design and a questionnaire with open-ended questions, the interactions of these teachers with the educational environment were explored. Twelve psychological and thirteen pedagogical factors were identified, and their impact was examined depending on the types of disabilities and the specific characteristics of the students and educational contexts. The results reveal high variability and subjectivity in these factors, which can both favor and hinder inclusive educational practices. Additionally, the study examines the Individual Plan for Reasonable Adjustments, highlighting significant deficiencies in its implementation and resistance from some school sectors. This underscores challenges in adopting the inclusive education model promoted by the Colombian State. This analysis provides valuable insights for the continuous improvement of inclusive practices in the Colombian educational system

Resumen: Este estudio analiza las experiencias de 17 docentes colombianos de educación primaria en la atención a estudiantes con discapacidad, registradas en 17 instituciones educativas de 11 municipios entre 2018 y 2022. Mediante un diseño narrativo y un cuestionario de preguntas abiertas, se exploraron las interacciones de estos docentes con el entorno educativo. Se identificaron 12 factores psicológicos y 13 pedagógicos y se examinó su impacto en función de los tipos de discapacidad y las características específicas de los estudiantes y contextos educativos. Los resultados revelan una alta variabilidad y subjetividad en estos factores, los cuales pueden ser tanto favorecedores como obstaculizadores de las prácticas educativas inclusivas. Adicionalmente, el estudio examina el Plan Individual de Ajustes Razonables, destacando deficiencias significativas en su implementación y resistencia por parte de algunos sectores escolares, lo cual subraya desafíos en la adopción del modelo de educación inclusiva promovido por el Estado colombiano. Este análisis proporciona insights valiosos para la mejora continua de las prácticas inclusivas en el sistema educativo colombiano

Resumo: Este estudo analisa as experiências de 17 docentes colombianos do ensino primário no atendimento a alunos com deficiência, matriculados em 17 instituições de ensino em 11 municípios entre 2018 e 2022. Por meio de um desenho narrativo e de um questionário de perguntas abertas, foram exploradas as interações destes professores com o ambiente educacional. Foram identificados 12 fatores psicológicos e 13 pedagógicos e o seu impacto foi examinado em função dos tipos de deficiência e das características específicas dos estudantes e dos contextos educativos. Os resultados revelam alta variabilidade e subjetividade nesses fatores, o que pode favorecer ou dificultar práticas educativas inclusivas. Além disso, o estudo examina o Plano Individual de Ajustes Razoáveis, destacando falhas significativas na sua implementação e resistência por parte de alguns setores escolares, o que salienta desafios na adoção do modelo de educação inclusiva promovido pelo Estado colombiano. Esta análise fornece insights valiosos para a melhoria contínua das práticas inclusivas no sistema educacional colombiano

ABSTRACT Evaluation plays a crucial role in all educational stages, enabling the measurement of progress and challenges in learning while aligning with specific standards for each level and degree. However; historically this process has primarily focused on verifying learning outcomes according to predetermined goals, a perspective emphasized by various experts. The objective of the study was to assess teachers' perceptions of their evaluation practices and how they vary based on sociodemographic variables.This quantitative and descriptive study, employing a cross-sectional design, utilized the "Evaluation of Student Learning (E.A.E)" questionnaire to examine the evaluation practices of 102 teachers in the Biobío region, Chile. The main findings revealed that teachers prioritize transparency in evaluation objectives and demonstrate a more inclusive and reflective approach. A preference for written assessments and an understanding of the vital link between teaching and evaluation were evident. Nevertheless, concerns about the undue emphasis placed on grades also surfaced, highlighting potential biases in numerical results at the expense of the formative process.

RESUMEN La evaluación desempeña un papel crucial en todas las etapas educativas al permitir la medición de avances y desafíos en el aprendizaje, alineándose con los estándares específicos para cada nivel y grado. No obstante, históricamente, este proceso se ha centrado principalmente en la verificación de los resultados de aprendizaje según metas preestablecidas, una perspectiva destacada por diversos expertos. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la percepción de los docentes sobre sus prácticas evaluativas y cómo estas difieren según diversas variables sociodemográficas. Este estudio, de naturaleza cuantitativa y descriptiva con un diseño transversal, empleó el cuestionario "Evaluación del Aprendizaje de los Estudiantes (E.A.E)" para analizar las prácticas evaluativas de 102 profesores en la región del Biobío, Chile. Los resultados principales revelaron que los docentes valoran la transparencia en los propósitos evaluativos y muestran una disposición hacia prácticas más inclusivas y reflexivas. Se observó una preferencia por la evaluación escrita y una conciencia de la importancia de la conexión entre la enseñanza y la evaluación. Sin embargo, también surgió una preocupación por la excesiva relevancia otorgada a las calificaciones, señalando posibles sesgos hacia los resultados numéricos en detrimento del proceso formativo.

RESUMO A avaliação desempenha um papel fundamental em todas as etapas da educação, pois permite a mensuração do progresso e dos desafios na aprendizagem, alinhados a padrões específicos para cada nível e série. Historicamente, porém, esse processo tem se concentrado principalmente na verificação dos resultados da aprendizagem de acordo com metas preestabelecidas, uma perspectiva destacada por vários especialistas. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar as percepções dos professores sobre suas práticas de avaliação e como elas diferem de acordo com diversas variáveis sociodemográficas. Este estudo, de natureza quantitativa e descritiva com um desenho transversal, usou o questionário "Evaluation of Student Learning (E.A.E)" para analisar as práticas avaliativas de 102 professores da região de Biobío, no Chile. Os principais resultados revelaram que os professores valorizam a transparência nos propósitos avaliativos e mostram uma disposição para práticas mais inclusivas e reflexivas. Houve uma preferência pela avaliação escrita e uma conscientização sobre a importância da conexão entre ensino e avaliação. No entanto, também houve preocupação com a ênfase excessiva na classificação, apontando para uma possível tendência a resultados numéricos em detrimento

Universities have historically had ableist leanings that exclude people with disabilities. Yet, people with disabilities have a right to attend institutions of higher education, as does everyone else. What is called for is that institutions transform towards disability inclusion. The purpose of this article is to use the case study of research conducted at University of Cape Town (UCT) to suggest strategies for disability inclusion in institutions of higher education. The research question was: What does research carried out at UCT on disability inclusion related to staff, students, and curriculum tell us about strategies that have been used to achieve inclusion, the effectiveness of these strategies and what recommendations can be made for increasing the level of disability inclusion and equity at UCT? A scoping review of the literature on disability inclusion at UCT was conducted. Selected literature was thematically analysed based on the research question and aligned to the strategic goals of UCT. Four emergent themes are presented: including disability in the decolonial discourse, collaborating to enhance disability inclusion, enhancing disability inclusive social responsiveness, and other strategies to enhance systemic change towards disability inclusion. UCT has made significant strides to include students with disabilities, yet there is much still to be achieved. Disability inclusion in institutions of higher learning is not only about ensuring accessibility, but is also about addressing how disability is understood and how it is included in the curriculum.

The National Development Plan (NDP) advocates for the elimination of poverty, and the reduction of inequality by 2030. These goals can only be achieved if we harness the energies of the people, build an inclusive economy, develop skills, improve the capacity of the state and promote leadership and partnerships across society. This is to be achieved through transforming society more equitably and at the same time making the country more competitive in the global economic system. The article seeks to explore how institutions of higher learning can be transformed through the production of future professors with a developmental agenda. Therefore, the NDP advocates continuous professional development, lifelong learning and knowledge production, and innovation as a focus for building the capacity of individuals and society. The article employed the modernisation theory as a vehicle to drive social change and transformation in higher education. The article employed a systematic review of the literature on transformation and social change in higher education as advocated in the NDP. The findings of the article show that universal human development can be achieved by respecting human rights, promoting equality and empowering people to exercise the opportunities and choices they value in higher education. The article recommends that a structured interaction between lecturers and students within the context of transformative change and social justice should be prioritised in higher education. This can only be achieved through preparing the future professor with a developmental agenda to assist in shaping higher education by designing a curriculum that responds to the needs of the current cohort of students.

BACKGROUND: Multimodal or online learning is the use of electronic technology to deliver, support and enhance both learning and teaching. It involves communication between learner nurses and lecturers using online content. The study aims to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education by promoting inclusive education at tertiary institutions. The use of multimodal teaching and learning (MTL) in higher education institutions (HEI) has increased over the last decade, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic OBJECTIVES: To explore and describe the perspectives of the undergraduate learner nurses regarding MTL challenges at the HEI, Limpopo Province, South Africa METHODS: A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was used to explore and describe the perspectives of the undergraduate nurses at a HEI in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A non-probability purposive sampling method was employed to select participants. Data were collected through five focus group interviews (FGI) and analysed using Tesch's open coding data analysis method. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the study RESULTS: Study findings revealed the perspectives of the undergraduate nurses during MTL. The challenges related to connectivity issues, technological difficulties during online teaching, learning and assessment as well as the unapproved platforms used by module facilitators for online teaching CONCLUSION: Undergraduate learner nurses expressed their perspectives regarding the challenges they experience when using MTL. Our study findings could influence educational institutions and policymakers to improve the quality of online teaching, learning and assessment by embracing innovative instructional techniques and providing teachers with ongoing training

Abstract This work examines proposals for inclusive education and the notion of vulnerability from a perspective of positive peace, arguing that building a culture of peace begins in the educational sphere, specifically through inclusive education. The latter is grounded in principles of social justice and human rights; however, its full implementation is hindered by the exclusion of certain individuals whose full participation is not deemed legitimate. This is because their social position and assigned status marginalize them from full participation in social life. In the school context, some identities are relegated to positions of inferiority due to categories such as special educational needs or learning difficulties, reinforcing their ontological and political exclusion. This production of ignorance perpetuates inequality and hinders recognition and social justice. Thus, there is a need to overcome these barriers to advance towards genuine inclusive education that promotes peace and equality.

Resumen Este trabajo examina las propuestas de educación inclusiva y la noción de vulnerabilidad desde una perspectiva de paz positiva, argumentando que la construcción de una cultura de paz comienza en el ámbito educativo, en específico a través de la educación inclusiva. Esta última se fundamenta en principios de justicia social y derechos humanos, sin embargo, su implementación plena es obstaculizada por la exclusión de ciertos individuos cuya participación plena no es considerada legítima. Esto se debe a que su posición social y el estatus asignado los marginan de la participación plena en la vida social. En el contexto escolar, algunas identidades son relegadas a posiciones de inferioridad debido a categorías como necesidades educativas especiales o problemas de aprendizaje, lo que refuerza su exclusión ontológica y política. Esta producción de ignorancia perpetúa la desigualdad y dificulta el reconocimiento y la justicia social. Así, se plantea la necesidad de superar estas barreras para avanzar hacia una educación inclusiva genuina que promueva la paz y la igualdad.

RESUMEN Este artículo examina el nacimiento, desarrollo y existencia del campo de la ciencia conocida como Psicología de la Educación en el marco de la inclusividad en las escuelas vocacionales. El tema se discute desde la perspectiva de la preparación de estudiantes inclusivos en la educación vocacional en Azerbaiyán y el mundo. De esta manera, se pretende contribuir al correcto posicionamiento y conceptualización de la psicología educativa como campo de estudio científico en Azerbaiyán, especialmente en la actualidad. Una de las características más distintivas de ser un campo científico es la formación de un marco para el campo y una comunidad que interactúa basándose en un lenguaje y una comprensión compartidos. Por ello, en este artículo se examina la psicología educativa, considerada como un campo científico, en paralelo con dos elementos: la educación vocacional y la inclusividad. Si bien la psicología educativa del estudiante inclusivo es un campo de la ciencia, también se la conoce como un concepto identificado con la carrera que se ofrece bajo el mismo nombre. Mejorar la calidad del campo de la psicología educativa o debilitar la función de este campo es un problema de las ciencias de la educación. Por tanto, la existencia de este campo debe ser abordada tanto por los científicos de la educación como por los expertos en psicología educativa. Este artículo fue escrito con esta línea investigativa.

ABSTRACT This article examines the birth, development and existence of the field of science known as Educational Psychology within the framework of inclusivity in vocational schools. The topic is discussed from the perspective of the preparation of inclusive students in vocational education in Azerbaijana and the world. In this way, it aims to contribute to the correct positioning and conceptualization of educational psychology as a field of scientific study in Azerbaijan, especially at present. One of the most distinctive characteristics of being a scientific field is the formation of a framework for the field and a community that interacts based on a shared language and understanding. Therefore, in this article, educational psychology, considered as a scientific field, is examined in parallel with two elements: vocational education and inclusivity. Although the educational psychology of the inclusive student is a field of science, it is also known as a concept identified with the career offered under the same name. Improving the quality of the field of educational psychology or weakening the function of this field is a problem of the educational sciences. Therefore, the existence of this field must be addressed by both educational scientists and experts in educational psychology. This article was written with this awareness.

Primary school educators in South Africa often experience difficulties in applying recommended adaptive assessment methods in large multilingual classes, with these challenges being exacerbated when teaching and assessing English as First Additional Language (EFAL). In this article, we report on a study that explored Grade 6 educators' knowledge and use of adaptive assessment methods when teaching EFAL. The national Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support ([SIAS] Department of Basic Education [DBE], Republic of South Africa [RSA], 2014) underpins our study as a theoretical framework. We followed a qualitative research approach to examine the knowledge as well as the classroom practices of 6 purposively selected educators who taught EFAL. The study was grounded in the interpretivist paradigm and investigated educators' lived experiences integrating adaptive assessment procedures into the teaching of EFAL in Grade 6 inclusive classrooms. We relied on semi-structured interviews, observation, and document analysis to collect data and performed thematic analysis to identify, analyse and report repeated patterns. The findings from our study indicate that the participating educators perceived their training in inclusive education and their use of adaptive assessment methods as inadequate, especially in the context of large, under-resourced classrooms. As a result, we recommend that educators should receive the necessary support from the school-based support teams and the district-based support teams to use adaptive assessment methods when teaching EFAL.

The inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in schools remains a global challenge and South African schools are no exception. The increasing number of national and international immigrants and refugees contributes to cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD) in classrooms. Teachers thus grapple with the inclusion of CLD learners. In this study we explored the perspectives of teachers on strategies that could enhance the inclusion of CLD learners in secondary schools. We contend that the inclusion of CLD learners has not been fully addressed in South African schools. A qualitative phenomenological design located within the interpretivism paradigm was used. We employed culturally responsive pedagogy as theoretical framework for the study. From a population of South African teachers in Gauteng, South Africa, 12 secondary school teachers were sampled through critical case sampling. Data were generated through interviews. Research findings identify the need for amendment of government policies, in-service training, and workshops for teachers, incorporating ethnically and culturally diverse content during instruction. Within this study, we extend awareness of the strategies that teachers in CLD classrooms can use to enhance inclusive education and propose further strategies that can also be considered in teaching in CLD classrooms. It is concluded that there is a great need to incorporate inclusive education in the higher education curriculum to capacitate pre-service teachers on the inclusion of learners - CLD learners included.

The global movement towards inclusive education aims to create a safe environment where teachers are expected to actively pursue various methods to implement asset-based support for all learners. The prominence of the learners' challenges, however, still guides most teachers' methods of support. Teachers need to review all the resources, strategies, and practices that can be used in the classroom to provide physical, social, emotional, and intellectual support to all learners. Mindful professional development can empower teachers to support learners in all aspects of their education. In this article we report on a study in which Grade 7 teachers' perceptions of a staff development workshop, which introduced them to an asset-based approach for learner support, namely, the identification and utilisation of character strengths, were explored. The main findings indicate that teachers gained new knowledge and greater insight and awareness about character strengths, which enabled them to rethink and reshape their perceptions of learner support. They came to view the identification of character strengths as a crucial component of effective learner support. The results of the research have implications for all schools to implement an approach to learner support based on character strengths.

The amassed momentum from recent student protests applied pressure on Higher Education to respond to the calls for curriculum transformation. While decolonisation is viewed as an opportunity to create an inclusive and diverse learning environment, decolonising health curricula seems unachievable because the concept is not clearly defined, resulting in curricula that continue to marginalise and exclude certain groups. This scoping review explores the nature of decolonisation within Health Sciences. Online databases were used to identify 21 sources addressing the nature of decolonisation in Health Sciences. The findings indicate that decolonisation in Health Sciences is described as the process of acknowledging the impact of colonialism; combatting injustice and inequities; reclaiming and revaluing heritage; and interrogating knowledge to find alternative ways. This review added to understanding the nature of decolonisation in the Health Sciences field and its potential as a vehicle for transformation in HE (Higher Education).