THE ROLE OF TEACHER TRAINING IN BUILDING INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

This study examines the contributions of teacher education to the development of inclusive educational environments through a critical synthesis of relevant scholarly literature, the analysis uncovers shortcomings in initial teacher training concerning supervised practical experience and curricular adaptations, highlights continuing education programs structured with mentorship and professional learning communities as drivers of pedagogical change, stresses the necessity of alignment among universities, schools and public policies to ensure coherence between curriculum, assessment and accessible practices, identifies the need to incorporate competencies in instructional design, assistive technologies and intersectoral coordination into teacher education curricula, and underscores the role of school leadership in sustaining interventions, finally the study proposes guidelines for training programs that combine action research, in-situ support and impact indicators to inform educational policies and training initiatives that foster participation, equity and quality learning for all students.