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University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

clear understanding about students with SEN, it was difficult to implement

modifications and accommodations in teaching.

Another problem identified by the teachers was the difficulty in looking

after the students with behavioural disabilities within the regular classroom.

Large size classrooms also created many problems. The problems
encountered by the teachers were as follows.

• Difficulty in fulfilling the needs of students with and without
SEN at the same time

• High pressure to cover the vast syllabus

• No identified modification in practice yet

• Allocating extra time
• Barriers and complaints from other students’ parents

• Lack of teacher trainings and knowledge related to inclusive
education

• Manging classroom activities during the inadequate time

• Lack of support from the administrators of the school

The Teachers’ Perception on Teaching Students With SEN

The study focused on two categories regarding the attitudes of teachers
towards teaching students with SEN in the regular classroom context. First,

the importance and acceptance of teaching students with SEN within the
regular classroom was investigated. Among 35 teachers, 28 teachers were

completely positive about teaching students with SEN. 26 teachers directly

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