Difficulties of university faculty in implementing curriculum adaptations for inclusion: gender, age, and teaching experience perspectives.
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This article analyzes the difficulties faced by university faculty in meeting curriculum adaptations, considering variables such as gender, age, and years of experience. The research is based on a study that examined teachers’ perceptions and attitudes towards serving students with disabilities in the university setting. Significant differences were found in the mean scores of the factors of the scale used, according to the gender, age, and work experience of the faculty. Specifically, it was observed that women encounter more difficulties in fulfilling curriculum adaptations compared to men. Furthermore, teachers with less experience and younger faculty members show greater difficulties in this aspect. These results highlight the importance of considering these variables when designing support and training strategies for university faculty to improve the inclusion and support for students with disabilities in the academic environment.
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