Challenges and Barriers Faced by Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms: A Study

Abstract

This study explores the challenges and barriers faced by teachers in implementing inclusive education using secondary data from scholarly articles, policy reports and institutional publications. Findings indicate that teachers consistently struggle with inadequate training, limited knowledge of diverse learning needs, insufficient resources, overcrowded classrooms and lack of support from multidisciplinary teams. Additional obstacles include negative attitudes toward disability, limited administrative backing, time constraints and increased workload, all of which hinder effective classroom practices. The study highlights the need for stronger teacher preparation programs, adequate resource allocation, improved policy implementation and collaborative support systems to ensure meaningful participation of all learners in inclusive classrooms.