Diagnóstico de la educación inclusiva en dos centros de Educación General Básica de la ciudad de Zaruma, desde la perspectiva de docentes y padres de familia, año 2025-2026,

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Abstract: The present research aims to diagnose the perception of the inclusive education process in General Basic Education institutions in the city of Zaruma, from the perspective of parents and teachers, through the analysis of the dimensions of inclusive cultures, policies, and practices. The study was conducted under a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross- sectional, and descriptive design; a non-probabilistic convenience sampling was applied, and the instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Inclusion Index. The analysis of the results made it possible to determine that there is a mostly favorable perception of inclusive education among parents and teachers, highlighting progress in the construction of welcoming environments, the implementation of institutional policies, and the development of pedagogical practices aimed at diversity. However, some aspects requiring improvement were identified, related to collaboration among educational stakeholders, institutional communication, attention to diverse needs, and the continuous application of inclusive strategies.