IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENYELENGGARAAN PENDIDIKAN INKLUSIF DI KOTA PALU

Abstract

The problem in this study was how the patterns of communication, educator competencies, and the availability of facilities and infrastructures; and what factors that influence the implementation of inclusive education policy in Palu City. The purpose of this study was to analyze patterns of communication, educator competencies, and availability of facilities and infrastructures; and factors that influence inclusive education in Palu City. The type of research used was descriptive qualitative research. This study was conducted at Central Sulawesi Department of Education and Culture, particularly at inclusive schools of Palu City. Informants in this study were Head of Special Education and Special Education Service Division (Pendidikan Khusus dan Pendidikan Layanan Khusus – PK-PLK) of Central Sulawesi Department of Education and Culture as key informant, headmasters of inclusive schools, teachers of inclusive schools, and school committees. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentations. The results show that the implementation of inclusive education policy in Palu City was materialized as expected. The existence of regular schools that provide inclusive education was able to provide alternative special education services for children with disabilities that were more affordable for all people of Palu City, either in terms of communication patterns, educator competencies, or availability of facilities and infrastructures. Factors that influence the implementation of the inclusive education policy were communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure.