This study collected fundamental data to develop a model for an inclusive early childhood education center in Cheonan. Eight parents of young children with disabilities were interviewed to understand their needs, and directors, early childhood teacher...
This study collected fundamental data to develop a model for an inclusive early childhood education center in Cheonan. Eight parents of young children with disabilities were interviewed to understand their needs, and directors, early childhood teachers, and early childhood special teachers in three inclusive early childhood education centers were interviewed for their opinions. An analysis of the results revealed that parents with young children with disabilities and professionals in inclusive early education centers perceived that inclusive early education is necessary. To establish desirable inclusive education, a systematic standard for the physical setting should be established. It is also suggested that the inclusive teachers should have diverse talents, and the inclusive early child education centers should integrate education and therapy. It is necessary that the early childhood education curriculum be varied.