An analysis of attitude of normal children's parents toward inclusive education

Inclusive education implies the existence of only one unified educational system from the beginning for all. To consider this philosophy in mind, the present study was conducted to investigate “Developing awareness of inclusive education among parents of normal child”. Number of concerns perceived by parents about inclusive education is addressed in the study through seven research questions. The population of the study consists of twenty five parents of normal children from city of Karachi. The instrument used in the study was structured questionnaire. Subjects whose profile indicates higher scores are considered to have a more positive attitude than those whose profile shows lower scores. The methods of data collection for this study consisted of the distribution and administration of the questionnaire to obtain relevant quantitative information. Percentage method was utilized in order to interpret and analyze the data collected. Most parents of normal child don't have aware about inclusive education. Parents of normal children also don't want their child to get education with disabled child and they think that its create negative effect on their child behavior to get education with disabled child. The study will provide recommendations, knowledge concerning restructuring and implementing it in general education.