Author: Kathleen B. Brennan
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Category : Elementary school teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 230

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Author: Joaquin G. Banda
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Category : Master's thesis
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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Author: Isa Korkmaz
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 7

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The Disabilities Education Act was introduced in June, 1997 in the Turkish Education System. The Act states that schools have a duty to educate children with disabilities in general education classrooms. All children with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled children at their own age and have access to the general education curriculum. The philosophy of inclusive education aims at helping all children learn in regular classrooms. Children learn at their own pace and style within a nurturing learning environment because schools are important places for children to develop friendships and learn social skills. Children with and without disabilities learn together and from each other in inclusive classes. On the other hand, when children attend classes that reflect the similarities and differences of people in the real world, they learn to appreciate diversity. The aim of this study is to examine the perceptions of teachers about implementation of inclusive education in elementary schools. In order to collect data for this study, a questionnaire which consisted of eight open-ended questions was developed and administered to 66 elementary school teachers. The teachers worked at primary schools and taught 1-5 grades. They were asked to write their opinions and experiences about the implementation of inclusive education in the elementary schools. Primary school teachers generally have a positive attitude about inclusive education and its philosophical and psychological foundation. However, they express that they encounter some difficulties in implementing inclusive classrooms. A crowded classroom is a main obstacle to obtain desired objectives in educational activities. The levels of students' disability are related to effectiveness of classroom management. The effectiveness of inclusive education depends on not only the teachers' quality but also the school administrators'. Some superintendents assess the effectiveness of teachers in inclusive and regular classrooms in the same way. [This study was supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).] (Contains 8 tables.).

Author: Council for Exceptional Children
Publisher: Council For Exceptional Children
ISBN: 0865865043
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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CEC wrote the book on special education ... literally. CEC s famous red book details the ethics, standards, and guidelines for special education preparation and practice. Delineating both knowledge and skill sets and individual content standards, What Every Special Educator Must Know is an invaluable resource for special education administrators, institutional faculty developing curriculum, state policy makers evaluating licensure requirements, and special educators planning their professional growth.

Author: Emily Smith
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Category : Children with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions K-12 principals and teachers have of inclusive education in a school district in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The dependent variables are the teachers' and principals' perceptions of inclusion and the independent variables are years of educational experience, extent of special education background, and level of support by district administrators. Instrumentation for this study is the Multidimensional Attitudes toward Inclusive Education Scale (MATIES) survey. Data were analyzed for correlational relationships using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings suggest an average to high level of support by administration in supporting inclusive practices. A statistically significant, small negative relationship between the years teaching and responses on the affective and behavioral factors surfaced. No significant relationship was demonstrated between teachers' perceptions of inclusion and the level of support they receive from administrators. Future study can explore how perceptions directly impact placement of students with disabilities.

Author: Lena Colquitte Harris
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 280

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Author: Brian D. Moore
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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The role of educational leader in inclusive education has evolved beginning with changes in federal and state legislation that were initiated in the early 1970s. Administrators are legally responsible for the education of students with special needs in the least restrictive environment. This study identifies organizational supports as well as attitudes toward inclusion reported by teachers and principals in a medium sized southwest Florida school district.

Author: Erin Nancy Mowers
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Category : Children with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Author: Brian M. Cromer
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Category : Inclusive education
Languages : en
Pages : 126

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the perceptions of general education teachers, special education teachers, and building administrators regarding the inclusion model at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. This study was conducted in two rural school districts in south-central Pennsylvania. The participants included 35 general education teachers, 10 special education teachers, and 7 building administrators who completed a survey containing Likert-style statements, multiple choice questions, and open-ended questions. At the conclusion of the survey, three general education teachers, two special education teachers, and five building administrators volunteered for a phone interview. The results of the study indicated that general education teachers understood the social benefits but not the academic benefits of the inclusion model. General education teachers also showed a desire to increase common planning time and collaboration with special education teachers. Special education teachers and building administrators indicated an understanding and support of inclusion, but building administrators lacked the understanding of the perceptions of the general education teachers with the inclusion model. Results also indicated general education teachers' concern regarding the lack of professional development offered pertaining to special education practices. Both groups of teachers expressed working with special education teachers and observations of colleagues' classrooms as preferred methods of professional development to increase knowledge of inclusion practices.

Author: Lisa R. Conrad
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Category : Mainstreaming in education
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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This qualitative study examined the perceptions of regular education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators regarding the impact of inclusionary practices on the academic skills of elementary students with disabilities from four school districts in south central Pennsylvania. Information gained from this study yielded perceptions of teachers and administrators about including students with disabilities for reading and math in the general education classroom. The participants included regular education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators who included elementary principals and central office administrators from four school districts in two counties. Using an on-line survey, open-ended questions, and interviews, this study was guided by three research questions related to the perceptions of including students with disabilities in the general education setting for academic skills. The results showed that regular education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators had varied perceptions of students being successful academically in an inclusion setting. Four themes evolved from the study: the need for (a) a common vision and support system, (b) an increase of inclusion practices in the general education setting for students with disabilities in order to improve academic skills, (c) curriculum modifications, and (d) staff training.