Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (5): 539-547.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.05.006

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Construction of a competency-based and functioning-oriented training curriculum system for inclusive education teachers in primary and secondary schools

WU Aihong1,2, ZHANG Qing1,2(), WU Jiaming3, XIE Junxia2,4, WU Dang1,2   

  1. 1. Special Education School, Handan University, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    2. Hebei Special Education Collaborative Innovation Center, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    3. Chugye University for the Arts, Seoul 03746, Korea
    4. Education School, Handan University, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
  • Received:2025-04-13 Revised:2025-04-17 Published:2025-05-25 Online:2025-05-26
  • Contact: ZHANG Qing, E-mail: zhangqing555@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Project of Social Science Development in Hebei Province 2024(202402029);Handan Philosophy and Social Sciences Plan Project(Q2024453);Handan Philosophy and Social Sciences Plan Project(2024038)

Abstract:

Objective To construct a competency-based and functioning-oriented training curriculum system for inclusive education teachers in primary and secondary schools based on World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and rehabilitation competency framework (RCF).
Methods Based on the policy documents of inclusive education from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the European Union, and aligning with China's national policies such as the 14th Five-Year Plan for Special Education Development and Improvement, this study systematically analyzed the core competencies required for primary and secondary inclusive education teachers using ICF and RCF, and developed a competency-based and functioning-oriented training curriculum system.
Results The core competencies for primary and secondary school teachers encompassed four dimensions under the context of inclusive education. In the dimension of professional identity and ethics, teachers needed to establish inclusive education values and be able to use ICF to comprehensively understand students' functioning performance and developmental needs. In the dimension of inclusive teaching and support practices, it was emphasized the ability for inclusive instructional design based on functioning assessment, including applying universal design for learning, creating barrier-free learning environments and implementing multiple assessments. In the dimension of collaboration and communication, it was needed to build home-school-community support networks and possess communication skills for interprofessional teamwork. In the dimension of continuous reflection and professional development, it was focused on teachers' continuous learning and professional growth. A curriculum system comprising four major modules including concepts and foundations, core skills for teaching and support, collaboration and expansion, and practical reflection and research were constructed based on this competency model.
Conclusion Based on ICF and RCF, a competency-based and functioning-oriented training curriculum system has been established, providing a theoretical framework and practical pathway for improving the quality of inclusive education teachers in China.

Key words: inclusive education, teacher competency, teacher training curriculum system, rehabilitation competency framework, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

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