Diagnóstico de la educación inclusiva en un centro de educación general básica en el cantón Caluma de la provincia Bolívar, desde la perspectiva de docentes y padres de familia, año 2025-2026

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Abstract: The objective of this research work was to assess the perceptions of the inclusive education process in a Basic General Education center in the Caluma canton, Bolívar province, from the perspective of teachers and parents, using a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental design and a descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional and contextual type. Using non-probabilistic convenience sampling, 20 teachers and 20 parents were selected and administered a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Index for Inclusion. The results reveal positive perceptions across the dimensions analyzed (inclusive cultures, policies, and practices); however, gaps persist, as teachers rate the criteria more highly than parents do, especially regarding student involvement where 100% of teachers responded always compared to 20% of parents as well as in the equitable treatment of students, the dissemination of inclusive policies, and coordination with support professionals. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen institutional communication by promoting participatory spaces that encourage shared responsibility within the educational community to consolidate inclusive education.