La atención a la diversidad: interrogantes para la iniciación profesional de los «fracasados»

Abstract

educational problems caused by failure and drop out call for the transformation of learning centres within the framework of inclusive education. If the education system is truly inclusive it should give these boys and girls a second chance for full integration in an increasingly complex and competitive society. Occupational Initiation Centres (OICs) provide a suitable response for students who have «failed» in Obligatory Secondary education.This article discusses some of the conclusions drawn from a qualitative-design study carried out in the province of guipúzcoa on Initial Professional Qualification Programmes at Occupational Initiation Centres. The article presents some of the results regarding staff concerns, students’ perception of OICs and their basic educational needs.Initial Professional Qualification Programmes will have to address students’ educational deficiencies. Therefore, it is essential to make personal, material and functional resources available that will enable adolescents at risk of exclusion to build constructive professional and social lives. Ambitious committed socioeducational projects are necessary.