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International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(2):934-938

Impact of Teacher-Trainees’ Attitudes on the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Mandi Division, Himachal Pradesh

Author Name: Neelam Kumari;   Dr. Anil Soni;  

1. Research Scholar, Department of Education, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan, India

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

This study examines how the attitudes of teacher-trainees influence the implementation of inclusive education in the Mandi Division of Himachal Pradesh. Drawing on policy documents, state reports, and a simulated cross-sectional survey (illustrative) of 180 teacher-trainees from B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. Institutes across Mandi Division, the paper investigates relationships between attitude (cognitive, affective, and behavioural components), practicum exposure, self-efficacy, and reported implementation behaviours in inclusive classrooms. The review of state initiatives (SCERT, Samagra Shiksha, special educator recruitment) provides contextual background. Simulated findings indicate generally positive attitudes (mean item score = 3.68/5), higher attitude scores among trainees with inclusive practicum, and a moderate positive correlation between inclusive-teaching self-efficacy and reported implementation of inclusive practices (r = .59, p < .001). The paper concludes with policy and teacher-education recommendations tailored to the Mandi Division’s geographic and institutional realities. The empirical results are illustrative; placing real data in the presented framework is straightforward and recommended for a final submission.

Keywords

inclusive education, teacher-trainees, attitudes, implementation, Mandi Division, Himachal Pradesh.