Methodological strategies that promote inclusion in early childhood, primary and secondary education

Abstract

This article analyses the methodological strategies put into practice by Spanish teachers who develop an inclusive pedagogy in Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Education. Qualitative research has been carried out using semi-structured interviews. The participants were 70 teachers from different schools in the province of Seville. The results show the similarities and differences that exist between the three educational stages in terms of the methodological strategies used to facilitate learning and participation of all students. The strategies used by these teachers are explained, as well as what they do and how they use them. Specifically, this study analyses seven methodological strategies: project-based learning, cooperative learning, peer tutoring, dialogical learning, play and gamification, interactive groups, learning corners, experiential learning and service-learning. The conclusions reveal that the inclusive methodological strategies are an opportunity for other teachers to benefit themselves, improve their own practice and learning from other educational stages.