It is increasingly necessary to have a well-trained faculty to adequately respond to the needs of the diverse student body in the university classrooms. This study analyses the evolution of faculty conceptions of disability after participating in a training programme on inclusive education and disability. Qualitative methodology was used to evaluate the programme, with semi-structured group and individual interviews, open questionnaires and observation. Data analysis was performed using a category system created inductively. The results show the impact of the training on participants’ knowledge about disability, supports and barriers encountered by the students, the existing resources in the university, and educational approaches such as inclusive education and Universal Design for Learning. Finally, in the conclusions, we discuss the results in relation to other previous studies, showing the importance and benefits of training in inclusive education for faculty members and how it improves their conceptions and knowledge of disability.

This article describes the key elements to develop an inclusive pedagogy in the university through the testimonies of Social Sciences and Law faculty members. A total of 25 faculty members from seven different Spanish universities participated in the study, who were recommended by their students with disabilities based on their good practices. Two semi-structured interviews were conducted individually . The data were progressively analysed using a system of categories and codes. The results show three key elements to improve the academic experience of students with disabilities: disability-specific training for faculty members, a good faculty–student relationship and the willingness to make reasonable adjustments . This article proposes a well-trained faculty, who develop a flexible teaching with a positive and close relationships toward their students, as the ideal profile to serve as an example to other colleagues and universities in order to improve the quality of academic and social experiences for students with disabilities.

This article shows the educational strategies developed by faculty members that their students with disabilities considered as excellent for carrying out an inclusive pedagogy in Higher Education. One hundred and nineteen faculty members from 10 Spanish public universities participated in the study, 24 of whom were from the field of Arts and Humanities. Through a qualitative methodology, individual semi-structured interview was used for data collection. The data were analyzed inductively through a categories and codes system. The results show how the participants considered students' opinions when designing their methods. Moreover, the study shows the teaching strategies that the participants used to ensure the participation of all their students. Lastly, the article describes how the participants attended to the concerns of students with disabilities. Finally, we discuss these results with previous studies, and we consider the main elements for an inclusive pedagogy that may serve as an example for other faculty members.

Resumen Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación cuyo objetivo era diseñar, desarrollar y evaluar un programa de formación sobre educación inclusiva y discapacidad dirigido al profesorado universitario. Mediante el uso de una metodología cualitativa, se realizó la evaluación en tres momentos: una evaluación inicial de las necesidades de formación de los participantes; una evaluación de proceso durante el desarrollo del programa; y una evaluación final de los resultados una vez concluida la formación. Los instrumentos empleados para la recogida de datos fueron la entrevista semi-estructurada individual y grupal, el cuestionario abierto y la observación. Este trabajo ofrece una visión sobre las principales necesidades de formación de los 20 participantes y cómo el programa da respuesta a éstas, exponiendo los aprendizajes más relevantes adquiridos por los docentes y contrastándolos con la situación de partida. Finalmente, en las conclusiones se expone una discusión de los resultados con otras investigaciones previas.