Inclusive Pedagogy in Practice within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework: A Design-Based Research in a Chinese EFL Classroom
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| Title: | Inclusive Pedagogy in Practice within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework: A Design-Based Research in a Chinese EFL Classroom |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tong Lin (ORCID |
| Source: | Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences. 2026 54(1). |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Multi Tiered Systems of Support, Elementary School Students, Inclusion, Language Proficiency, Learner Engagement, Sense of Belonging, Teacher Collaboration, Parent Participation, Instructional Effectiveness, Evidence Based Practice, Culturally Relevant Education, Response to Intervention |
| Geographic Terms: | China |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11251-025-09754-3 |
| ISSN: | 0020-4277 1573-1952 |
| Abstract: | This design-based research study examines the implementation of inclusive pedagogy in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom in a Chinese elementary school, integrating the Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) method within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Addressing a critical gap, it explores how inclusive pedagogy can be effectively applied within China's exam-oriented education system, where such practices are often misunderstood or underutilised. Over three years, iterative cycles of planning, action, development, and reflection refined teaching strategies and assessed their impact on diverse learners. Data were collected through teacher field notes, classroom videos, parent and peer-teacher feedback, and student assessments, including standardised tests and reading evaluations using the Oxford Reading Criterion Scale. The findings indicate that inclusive pedagogy significantly enhanced students' English proficiency, engagement, and sense of belonging, benefiting high-, mid-, and low-performing students alike. Additionally, the study highlights the transformative role of teacher collaboration and parental involvement in overcoming cultural and systemic barriers. By providing empirical evidence of the effectiveness of inclusive pedagogy in a non-Western context, this research offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to implement inclusive practices in diverse educational settings. The findings underscore the importance of evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to inclusive education that support all learners. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1501964 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This design-based research study examines the implementation of inclusive pedagogy in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom in a Chinese elementary school, integrating the Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) method within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Addressing a critical gap, it explores how inclusive pedagogy can be effectively applied within China's exam-oriented education system, where such practices are often misunderstood or underutilised. Over three years, iterative cycles of planning, action, development, and reflection refined teaching strategies and assessed their impact on diverse learners. Data were collected through teacher field notes, classroom videos, parent and peer-teacher feedback, and student assessments, including standardised tests and reading evaluations using the Oxford Reading Criterion Scale. The findings indicate that inclusive pedagogy significantly enhanced students' English proficiency, engagement, and sense of belonging, benefiting high-, mid-, and low-performing students alike. Additionally, the study highlights the transformative role of teacher collaboration and parental involvement in overcoming cultural and systemic barriers. By providing empirical evidence of the effectiveness of inclusive pedagogy in a non-Western context, this research offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to implement inclusive practices in diverse educational settings. The findings underscore the importance of evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to inclusive education that support all learners. |
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| ISSN: | 0020-4277 1573-1952 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11251-025-09754-3 |
