The practical role of Inclusive Education Coordinators and Heads of Department (inclusion) in Maltese primary schools

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62695/ZBEQ2402

Keywords:

Educational leadership, Head of Department [Inclusion], inclusive education, Inclusive Education Coordinator, Maltese education, primary education, multiculturalism

Abstract

This research study explores the role of the Inclusive Education Coordinators and Heads of Department [Inclusion] across State, Church and Independent primary schools in Malta. It examines the responsibilities and the impact of their role in educating all learners. A mixed-method approach was applied to this study. The emergence of this role is described through a document analysis carried out on 21 ministerial documents, in parallel to a questionnaire that was distributed to all Inclusive Education Coordinators and Head of Departments working in primary schools, across the three sectors. The main conclusions from this study imply that the role lacks status in itself and in relation to its leadership role. The findings of this study present an insight into this role and an innovative scenario that requires supplementary research. This is necessary to provide further data in understanding the impact of this role and the changes required to support the sustainability of inclusive education.

Author Biography

Cynthia Rizzo, Chiswick House School, Malta

Cynthia Rizzo has worked within the field of Inclusive Education for the past 27 years. She began her career supporting learners on the Autism Spectrum, and then moved on to working as a Dyslexia specialist and Inclusive Education Coordinator in an independent primary school in Malta. She is also Middle Leader for the teaching and learning of Early Years within the school.

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Published

19-11-2021

How to Cite

Rizzo, C. (2021). The practical role of Inclusive Education Coordinators and Heads of Department (inclusion) in Maltese primary schools. Malta Journal of Education, 2(2), 101–121. https://doi.org/10.62695/ZBEQ2402

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