Perceptions of pre-service Primary Education Teachers on the Challenges of Inclusive Education and the Pedagogical Potential of Music

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https://doi.org/10.55777/rea.v19i37.8575

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formación de profesores, educación especial, educación primaria, música, musicoterapia

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The attitudes and expectations of trainee teachers are crucial for consolidating inclusive education systems that move beyond normative ideals and translate into effective practices. This study examines the perceptions of future primary school teachers (n=213) regarding the challenges of inclusive education and the potential role of music. An exploratory mixed-methods design was employed. Data were gathered through open-ended questions and coded using thematic content analysis with ATLAS.ti, complemented by descriptive statistics and logistic regression models in SPSS. Results indicate that institutional limitations (e.g., lack of resources, excessive student–teacher ratios, insufficient support staff) and training deficits were the most frequently cited barriers. Participants in 3rd–4th year, with supervised school placements, or specialising in Special Needs Education were significantly more likely to report institutional limitations. In turn, the positive impact of music—including emotional regulation, concentration, and creative expression—was emphasised by female participants, those in advanced courses, and those with school placement experience. Regression analyses confirmed that academic year robustly predicted perceptions of institutional limitations, while both academic year and school placement predicted recognition of music’s inclusive benefits. These findings highlight preliminary trends suggesting that practical experience, specialised preparation, and the intentional use of music may enhance the capacity of trainee teachers to address classroom diversity.

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Vicente Castro-Alonso, Universidad de la Coruña, UC, España

Es un profesor en Didáctica de la Expresión Musical (Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidade da Coruña). Su formación académica incluye estudios superiores en interpretación musical y musicología. Su interés de investigación principal se articula en torno a la creatividad y la creación musical como ejes vertebradores de la enseñanza musical y la educación inclusiva. Forma parte del Grupo de investigación en Evaluación y Calidad Educativa (GIACE), participando en proyectos autonómicos vinculados a la integridad académica y la inclusión en la enseñanza superior

Aroa Rodríguez Labora, Universidad de La Coruña, UC; España

Grado en Educación Primaria, con mención en Educación Especial, en la Universidade da Coruña (España) durante el curso 2023–2024. Sus intereses se centran en la educación inclusiva y la formación del profesorado. Ha sido beneficiaria de la “Bolsa de Colaboración para formación complementaria en Departamentos Universitarios, UDC”, beca de la que surge este artículo. Bajo la supervisión de Vicente Castro-Alonso, su trabajo analiza cómo el futuro profesorado comprende las prácticas inclusivas y cómo estos significados influyen en sus perspectivas educativas y en su desarrollo profesional docente.

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PORTADA_VOLUMEN 19, NÚMERO 37

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2026-04-15

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Castro-Alonso, V., & Rodríguez Labora, A. (2026). Perceptions of pre-service Primary Education Teachers on the Challenges of Inclusive Education and the Pedagogical Potential of Music . Revista De Estilos De Aprendizaje, 19(37), 19–33. https://doi.org/10.55777/rea.v19i37.8575

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ARTÍCULOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN TEMÁTICA. Volumen 19, Número 37 (Abril, 2026). Educando en la diversidad mediante propuestas musicales y artísticas