Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023)

TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES ON OBSTACLES AND SOLUTION STRATEGIES IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING IN INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES

Susilo Hadi (Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya)
Reza Rachmadtullah (Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya)
Dudu Suhandi Saputra (Universitas Majalengka)
Budi Febriyanto (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by teachers in teaching mathematics in inclusive elementary school classrooms and the solution strategies implemented to overcome these challenges. Teaching mathematics in inclusive classrooms involves students with diverse abilities, including students with special needs, which complicates the learning process. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with data collected through in-depth interviews and observations of several teachers teaching in inclusive elementary school classrooms. The results indicate that the main challenges faced by teachers include differences in academic ability levels among students, limited resources, complex classroom management, difficulties in managing the behavior of students with special needs, and a lack of adequate training and support for teachers. Teachers face challenges in adapting teaching materials and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students, which impacts learning effectiveness. Furthermore, limited access to appropriate tools and technology is also a hindering factor. To overcome these challenges, teachers implement various solution strategies, such as using more flexible teaching methods and collaborating with support staff and specialists to provide more attention to students with special needs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cp

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas (JCP) aims to provide researchers with scholarly discourses, theories, research methods, and findings. Therefore, the journal accepts manuscripts related to all aspects of Elementary Education. It is also keen to help make connections among researchers. Jurnal Cakrawala ...