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| Title: | Exploring Inclusivity in Higher Education: Perceptions, Experiences, and Barriers Among Students | PDF Article |
| Author: | Polina Muraeva | |
| Author: | Mehmet Recai Uygur | |
| On-line: | 30 December 2024 | |
| Metrics: | Applied Business: Issues & Solutions 4(2024)86-93 - ISSN 2783-6967. | |
| DOI: | 10.57005/ab.2024.4.12 | |
| URL: | http://www.applied-business-solutions.eu/h24/2024_4_12.html | |
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| Abstract. | This study investigates the development of inclusive education and the social dynamics of inclusivity at SMK College of Applied Sciences and Vilnius Business College (VVK). With inclusivity becoming a critical aspect of modern education, this research explores students' perceptions, experiences, and perceived barriers to inclusivity within these institutions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative insights from open-ended responses. Findings indicate that familiarity with social inclusion, awareness of disability issues, and a supportive social environment contribute positively to students' perceptions of institutional inclusivity. However, personal experiences of bias, cultural isolation, and limited engagement with inclusive initiatives present notable barriers. The results underscore the need for comprehensive, multidimensional strategies that address both structural and social inclusivity, fostering an equitable and empathetic educational environment. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and educators seeking to enhance inclusive practices in higher education institutions across Eastern Europe. | |
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| JEL: | I24; I25; I28; I29; J16. | |
| Keywords: | inclusion; disability; education; diversity; community; society. | |
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| Citation: | Polina Muraeva, Mehmet Recai Uygur (2024). Exploring Inclusivity in Higher Education: Perceptions, Experiences, and Barriers Among Students. - Applied Business: Issues & Solutions 4(2024)86-93. - ISSN 2783-6967. | |
| https://doi.org/10.57005/ab.2024.4.12 | ||
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