Inclusive education in times of pandemic

Introduction. In the 21st century, the struggle to achieve truly inclusive education continues. The explosion of the pandemic has only served to highlight the great inequalities that exist in the different education systems. Method. In this starting scenario, a qualitative study has been conducted with the aim of reviewing the guidelines and reports offered in the literature to support educational centres on their path towards inclusion in times of pandemic. The article provides content analysis of a total of 17 documents that constitute the first sources of knowledge on this topic (published in Spanish and English, and contextualised in the educational stages from Early Childhood Education to Higher Education). This has made possible the identification of the main challenges facing the inclusive education model, the key priorities/areas for inclusion and the proposed guidelines to address this current period of crisis from an inclusive educational and social response. Results. The results point to overcoming the digital divide, the continuity of learning, the application of new methodologies, the improvement of teacher training in inclusive education and socioemotional support, among others, as the major bulwarks on which to fortify the post-COVID school. Discussion. The conclusions note the opportunity provided by the pandemic to make another (fairer and more inclusive) education possible. © 2023, Universidad Compultense Madrid. All rights reserved.

Collaborative Networking in Education: Learning Across International Contexts

There is growing consensus on the need to prepare future generations in environments of collaboration and cooperation. This way of understanding education cross borders in the quest for networking. A wide range of theoretical bases supports networking, which underlines its potential in the educational arena. There are few comparative studies that explore the forms that networking takes in education at the international level. This article discusses a series of examples from various countries in order to add to the current knowledge about networking in education in different parts of the world. The examples selected were chosen after a review of the international specialist literature (prior to Covid-19). This was followed by a screening process of the documentary sources based on temporal and thematic criteria, notably including research published in the past decade with content directly related to collaborative networking in diverse educational contexts. Many initiatives have been carried out in a wide range of school settings over the last few years through a combination of top-down interventions, accountability measures and changes in governance arrangements. This article focuses on proposals from countries whose collaboration networks can boast long experiences, together with a synthesis of the main advances reported in the area.

Inclusive education in times of pandemic

Introduction. In the 21st century, the struggle to achieve truly inclusive education continues. The explosion of the pandemic has only served to highlight the great inequalities that exist in the different education systems. Method. In this starting scenario, a qualitative study has been conducted with the aim of reviewing the guidelines and reports offered in the literature to support educational centres on their path towards inclusion in times of pandemic. The article provides content analysis of a total of 17 documents that constitute the first sources of knowledge on this topic (published in Spanish and English, and contextualised in the educational stages from Early Childhood Education to Higher Education). This has made possible the identification of the main challenges facing the inclusive education model, the key priorities/areas for inclusion and the proposed guidelines to address this current period of crisis from an inclusive educational and social response. Results. The results point to overcoming the digital divide, the continuity of learning, the application of new methodologies, the improvement of teacher training in inclusive education and socioemotional support, among others, as the major bulwarks on which to fortify the post-COVID school. Discussion. The conclusions note the opportunity provided by the pandemic to make another (fairer and more inclusive) education possible. © 2023, Universidad Compultense Madrid. All rights reserved.