IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): May

School Management in the Implementation of Inclusive Education at SMP Negeri 7 Pemalang




Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the implementation of inclusive education management at SMP Negeri 7 Pemalang through the managerial functions of planning, organizing, implementation, and supervision, while examining pedagogical capacity strengthening that supports inclusive learning practices. The research employed a qualitative case study approach involving 12 informants, including the principal, vice principal for curriculum, special education teachers, subject teachers, homeroom teachers, and students with special needs. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies, then analyzed descriptively through data reduction, data display, and conclusion verification using source and technique triangulation. The findings demonstrate that inclusive education management has been systematically implemented through the integration of inclusive policies into school planning, preparation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborative learning practices in regular classrooms, and periodic supervision by school leaders. The study also reveals significant strengthening of teachers’ pedagogical capacity, particularly in differentiated instruction, adaptive classroom management, flexible assessment development, digital learning media utilization, and collaborative student-centered learning strategies. Nevertheless, implementation remains constrained by the limited availability of special education teachers, uneven teacher competence in inclusive pedagogy, insufficient assistive learning facilities, and evaluation systems that are not yet fully oriented toward continuous quality improvement. The study’s novelty lies in integrating inclusive management functions with measurable indicators of pedagogical capacity development to support sustainable and effective inclusive education practices.

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Journal Info

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ijorer

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

IJORER is an international journal (double-blind peer review) that focuses on Recent Educational Research. The journal concerns in Recent Educational Research accepts articles in the field of Education: instruction, learning, teaching, curriculum development, learning environments, teacher ...