Challenges in Implementing School Inclusion

Recent surveys across various German states reveal significant dissatisfaction among teachers regarding the implementation of inclusive education. While many educators acknowledge the value of teaching children with and without disabilities together, they report practical challenges.

Key issues include a shortage of personnel, inadequate resources, and oversized classes. In particular, the Association for Education and Upbringing highlights the need for more qualified staff and better integration of special education in teacher training.

In Bavaria, a significant number of teachers express concerns over the lack of support and resources necessary for effective inclusive education. Similarly, in Rheinland-Pfalz, calls are made for multiprofessional teams and improved facilities to support inclusion.

Although there is a slight improvement in staffing, as seen in North Rhine-Westphalia, the consensus is that more efforts are needed to meet the demands of inclusive education effectively. The surveys underscore a pressing need for systemic changes to fulfill educational commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.