The ‘normal’ physical education classes: the ableism facing the inclusion of disabled students
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- 6 May 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Disability & Society
- Vol. 39 (2) , 469-484
Abstract
The study aims to understand the ableism facing the presence of disabled students in physical education (PE) classes. Through a case study with an exploratory qualitative design, we captured the inclusion (or lack thereof) of disabled students through the perspectives of three PE teachers who participated in this study over one school year. The teachers completed a weekly reflective journal with field notes, and participated in two focus group interviews, which were assessed using the content analysis technique. The PE classes were immersed in ableism, which translates into a body-focused process of normalisation. Our findings underscore the difficulty encountered in the inclusion of disabled students because it is considered a counterpoint to what is believed to be PE. A comprehensive change in perspectives regarding the understanding of disability and normativity is required.Keywords
Funding Information
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
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