University Professors' Views on Creating Inclusive Spaces for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain topics were. The big takeaways? Inclusion, teaching methods, personal experiences, and well-being were top of mind.The teachers talked about two main areas: how teaching and support should be handled, and the social and emotional aspects of inclusion. They said there's a need to think carefully about how we teach, how we assess students, and what kinds of support we offer. On the social and emotional side, they highlighted the importance of including everyone, providing support, and involving families. The study found that creating an inclusive university isn't just about one or two things. It's about the whole university community committing to both educational and social-emotional factors. It's a team effort that needs everyone on board.