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Beginning Elementary Education Teachers Perceptions Concerning Teaching In Inclusive Classrooms
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Book Synopsis Beginning Elementary Education Teachers' Perceptions Concerning Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms by : Marva Satterfield Miller
Download or read book Beginning Elementary Education Teachers' Perceptions Concerning Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms written by Marva Satterfield Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Schools and teachers are increasingly faced with meeting the needs of a diverse student population that can be successful with the general curriculum and prepared for the 21st century. As such, teacher educators assist in meeting this challenge by continuous improvement to teacher education programs preparing teachers to meet the educational needs of all students. The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs of beginning elementary education teachers concerning teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. A mixed method study was conducted using a three part survey that solicited participant information related to personal demographics, 32 Likert-type scale questions with a certain level of agreement to attitudes, beliefs, preparation, and knowledge of inclusion. In addition, open-ended questions allowed participants to include more in-depth responses to thoughts about their overall experiences, beliefs, and support. The participants were graduates of a southeastern regional university teacher preparation program in elementary education. Demographics of participants indicated that the majority were Caucasian females, worked in general education classes, and were not required to take any special education coursework in their teacher education program. The findings suggested that although a high percentage of beginning elementary education teachers' believe in teaching and including students with disabilities in general education classrooms, many lack the necessary knowledge and skills needed to successfully engage students with disabilities in their classrooms. Findings of this study continue to emphasize the need for beginning general education teachers to receive not only more in-depth preparation at the preservice level, which supports successful transition from preparation to practice, but also increased opportunities for professional development and in-service training on meeting the needs of students with with disabilities. This study may provide a platform supporting positive attitudes towards professional teacher preparation and experiences in teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. By helping bridge the gap between preparation and the implementation of effective instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, beginning teachers can be supported by pedagogy and evidence based educational practices learned through teacher education programs."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.
Book Synopsis Elementary Teachers' Perceptions about Implementation of Inclusive Education by : Isa Korkmaz
Download or read book Elementary Teachers' Perceptions about Implementation of Inclusive Education written by Isa Korkmaz and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.).
Book Synopsis Perceptions of Elementary General Education Teachers on Inclusive Practices by : Stefani L. Doyle
Download or read book Perceptions of Elementary General Education Teachers on Inclusive Practices written by Stefani L. Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate elementary general education teachers' perceptions of inclusive practices in two suburban school districts in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The researcher analyzed responses from 36 elementary general education teachers in two suburban school districts. The participants completed a researcher designed survey constructed of both Likert-style statements and open ended responses. Individual interviews with five participants provided insight into interviewees' perspectives on inclusive practices. Findings affirmed that general education teachers perceived themselves as responsible for the instruction of special education students when included in classrooms, as well as implementing accommodations and modifications of instructional content and the SDI in each student's IEP.Data demonstrated that special education teachers are responsible for the IEP development, however, there was data to suggest that general education teachers want more involvement in developing the IEP. Fidings identified that participants perceived a need for professional development, shared planning time, collaborative partnerships, additional staffing, and administrative support in order to successfully implement inclusion. Data supported that teachers are confident when instructing students with needs related to a specific learning disability, an intellectual disability, or high functioning autism. However, teachers did not perceive themselves as confident when instructing students with special education needs related to attention, focus, or behavior issues. The findings could potentially aid school administrators in identifying professional development initiatives and additional support structures to further enhance collaborative partnerships to best scaffold teams when including special education students in the general education classroom.
Book Synopsis Inclusion Strategies for Secondary Classrooms by : M. C. Gore
Download or read book Inclusion Strategies for Secondary Classrooms written by M. C. Gore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-04-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author provides educators with sixty-six keys to help middle and secondary school students with disabilities succeed.
Book Synopsis Inclusive Schools in Action by : James McLeskey
Download or read book Inclusive Schools in Action written by James McLeskey and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2000 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any school undertaking an inclusion program, here's an opportunity to find out what works and explore a 10-step plan that can achieve positive academic and social outcomes for all students -- with and without disabilities.
Book Synopsis Inclusion and co-teaching by : Jessica Elliott
Download or read book Inclusion and co-teaching written by Jessica Elliott and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Teachers' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practice of Inquiry Within an Inclusive Classroom by : Maitha Binjaweer
Download or read book Teachers' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practice of Inquiry Within an Inclusive Classroom written by Maitha Binjaweer and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was threefold: (a) to explore teachers' knowledge and beliefs about inquiry within an inclusive classroom, (b) to determine teachers' perceptions of the influence of inquiry within their practice, (c) to examine teachers' challenges and barriers to implementing inquiry within an inclusive classroom. This in-depth case study employed interviews, observations, and focus group discussions to gather qualitative data concerning this phenomenon. The participants included three science teachers (two elementary, one middle school) and one middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts (ELA) teacher. This study took place at a private school in a suburban area in a Midwestern city in the United States. The study findings showed the complexity of understanding teachers' perceptions and how teachers' beliefs conflicted with their practice. Teachers held different views about the meaning of inquiry and most lacked a solid understanding of the process of inquiry; this could be attributed to a lack of relevant professional development during their preparation program or education. Some teachers believed that having students with different abilities and skill levels was more challenging than implementing inquiry. However, most of the teachers were unsure about what inquiry was. The science teachers expressed more substantive challenges with implementing inquiry, standards, and literacy. The results of this study suggest that educators clarify the meaning of inquiry and simplify the process of implementing it with the assistance of definitive professional development. Teacher educators need to provide a course for teaching methods that implement inquiry in conjunction with inclusive education to especially improve science education. When implementing inquiry, teachers need to recognize the importance of challenging students to think by providing critical-thinking questions in a non-threatening way.
Book Synopsis A Comparative Study of Classroom Teachers' Perceptions Towards Inclusion by : Keisha H. Pritchard
Download or read book A Comparative Study of Classroom Teachers' Perceptions Towards Inclusion written by Keisha H. Pritchard and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine classroom teachers' perceptions of inclusion (students with disabilities being educated in a regular classroom setting) in seven randomly selected school districts in North Carolina (p. 49). Regular education teachers at both the elementary and secondary levels were surveyed to determine characteristics that impact their perceptions of inclusion in regards to teacher gender, years of teaching experience, subjects taught (core or elective classes), past experience with inclusion, personal experience with disabilities, number of hours of coursework concerning disabilities, number of hours of professional development concerning disabilities, number of hours of training concerning inclusion, and region. This study detailed related research in the area of inclusion and the variables that are a part of teachers' perceptions. The research provided guidance for the researcher and the study. -- The Attitudes Towards Teaching All Students (ATTAS-mm) Instrument was used for this study. Permission for the use of the instrument was obtained from Jess Gregory, one of the authors of the instrument. The ATTAS-mm was developed in 2011 by Jess L. Gregory and Lori A. Noto. The ATTAS-mm is arranged to load onto three different components of attitude: cognitive, behavioral, and affective. -- One research question is identified: What are the key identifiable characteristics that impact teachers' perceptions towards inclusion? In analyzing the results of the survey, teachers' perceptions were disaggregated based on the characteristics provided. There was no significant difference in teachers' perceptions as related to current teaching assignment, gender, years of teaching experience, experience with inclusion, or the number of hours of training in inclusive practices. In regards to the subject taught, elective teachers were more accommodating for students in the inclusive setting. Teachers who had personal experience with individuals with disabilities had a more positive attitude than those who had no experience. The greater the number of hours of academic coursework teachers had concerning disabilities, the more they felt that separate classrooms should not be eliminated. As the number of hours of professional development concerning disabilities increased, so did the degree of positive attitudes. Regions were analyzed with the most positive attitude towards inclusion being represented in the sandhills/south central region, and the southeast region was the most negative.
Book Synopsis General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusive Education in Trinidad and Tobago by : Chelseaia Charran
Download or read book General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusive Education in Trinidad and Tobago written by Chelseaia Charran and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher perceptions of inclusive education can have a significant impact on the educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Teacher perceptions will ultimately affect the manner in which teachers teach students with disabilities in their classrooms, namely, the way in which teachers offer the appropriate instruction for this population. This phenomenological study focused on general education teacher perceptions’ of inclusive education in Trinidad and Tobago. Research on inclusive education in Trinidad and Tobago suggested that this country has many challenges in creating a successful inclusive environment for students with disabilities but there has been limited insight into the experiences of teachers in these settings. Through in-depth interviews with ten general education teachers from pre-kindergarten and elementary school in Trinidad and Tobago, more detailed understanding was offered on their perceptions of inclusive education and their beliefs of the challenges that are impacting the current model of inclusive education. Data were transcribed, coded, analyzed, and member checked. Key findings from the data revealed that teachers in this study held positive perceptions of inclusive education but believed that improvement was needed in terms of training, and structure. Further, findings revealed that participants believed that societal constraints, infrastructure, governmental input, parent involvement, and teacher training, parent education and education for everyone on disability significantly impacted successful implementation of inclusive education in Trinidad and Tobago. Implications for policy and future research on inclusive education in Trinidad and Tobago are discussed
Book Synopsis Reform, Inclusion and Teacher Education by : Christine Forlin
Download or read book Reform, Inclusion and Teacher Education written by Christine Forlin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking book considers current perspectives on special education reform in the Asia-Pacific region. It has a major focus on a new era of special education, and how this relates to education reform towards inclusive education. With major changes being proposed under current educational reform and confusion as to how to instigate these measures, this book provides ways to better prepare teachers. It is helpfully divided into three different sections of education reform: "Education Reform in the Asia-Pacific region" reviews broad trends and issues in special education across the region, including Taiwan, Korea, Australia, India, China and Hong Kong. "Preparing Teachers to work in Inclusive Classrooms" focuses on curricula and pedagogical practices for teacher education. This section considers different approaches to preparing teachers such as cross-categorical, collaborative, innovations, and the impact of teachers’ attitudes, perceptions and concerns on inclusion. "Effective Special & Inclusive Practices" draws upon evidence–based research to provide best practice models to assist in developing inclusive school communities. Each section addresses a list of objectives and questions; suggests best practice pedagogy; and concludes with a support section with useful websites and suggested professional development activities. This book will interest teachers, teacher educators, university lecturers in education and post graduate students.
Book Synopsis General Education Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of Developing "interventionist" Beliefs and Practices by : Michelle Nicole Pompeo
Download or read book General Education Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of Developing "interventionist" Beliefs and Practices written by Michelle Nicole Pompeo and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis investigates how Interventionist, general education (GEN) teachers, (or core teachers, as opposed to special educators) in the elementary stream, in Ontario, have learned inclusive beliefs and practices that have been considered effective for teaching and including children with exceptionalities in their classrooms. 10 GEN elementary teachers, consisting of 3 men and 7 women, from 2 local school boards, were interviewed to determine if they were Interventionist (Stanovich & Jordan, 1998). From this sample, 6 GEN teachers; 2 men and 4 women, were found to be Interventionist. Classroom observations and follow-up interviews were used to gain insight into the development of their beliefs and teaching practices. Effective teacher perceptions in the form of qualitative data were coded, themed, and analyzed based on the constant comparative method (Miles & Huberman, 1994), which gave rise to single case, and cross case analyses. Teachers' perceptions are organized in results according to a framework based on 3 main questions: (a) what are teachers' current practices for inclusion?; (b) how did teachers develop inclusive practices?; and (c) how did the Community of Practice (e.g. teachers, principals) influence and support teachers' inclusive practices? Discussion centers on teachers' perceptions of the development of their positive beliefs and practices, ongoing professional development, and the importance of the community of practice.
Book Synopsis What are Teachers' Perceptions of the Social and Emotional Effects of Cooperative Learning on Students in Elementary Inclusive Classrooms in Public School Settings? by : Susan D. Oldham
Download or read book What are Teachers' Perceptions of the Social and Emotional Effects of Cooperative Learning on Students in Elementary Inclusive Classrooms in Public School Settings? written by Susan D. Oldham and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Teacher Perceptions of Co-Teaching Effectiveness in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms by : Ann Sims
Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of Co-Teaching Effectiveness in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms written by Ann Sims and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Perceptions of Elementary Educators on Creating Gender-inclusive Learning Environments by : Laura R. Craig
Download or read book Perceptions of Elementary Educators on Creating Gender-inclusive Learning Environments written by Laura R. Craig and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the prior knowledge, perceptions and practices of elementary school teachers in creating inclusive classrooms that support children of all genders and gender identities. Additionally, this study sought to determine what supports or resources teachers found useful in creating these gender inclusive learning environments, or what supports or resources teachers believe could help them in the future. The study employed qualitative research methodology, through in-depth interviews of nine elementary teachers, followed by the use of grounded theory to identify common themes. The results indicated that teachers have a desire to employ inclusive classroom practices, however they need training and professional development to better prepare them to meet the needs of all students. These results can be used to guide school districts, school administrators, and educators as to best practices for creating gender inclusive learning environments.
Book Synopsis Personnel Preparation by : Thomas E. Scruggs
Download or read book Personnel Preparation written by Thomas E. Scruggs and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05-19 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in knowledge of effective strategies for the treatment of learning and behavioral disabilities are of little use without highly trained and effective personnel to implement these strategies. This volume discusses a wide range of important issues in the preparation of those personnel.
Book Synopsis Inclusive Education by : Suzanne E. Wade
Download or read book Inclusive Education written by Suzanne E. Wade and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepares teachers for inclusive education by providing readings & teaching cases on this topic. A companion volume provides teacher educators with a general intro to case pedagogies & teaching notes that correspond to the cases in this book.
Book Synopsis Teachers' Perceptions of the Benefits and Disadvantages of Co-teaching with Special Education Teachers by : Charlotte Courtney Leedom
Download or read book Teachers' Perceptions of the Benefits and Disadvantages of Co-teaching with Special Education Teachers written by Charlotte Courtney Leedom and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis describes general education teachers' perceptions of the benefits and disadvantages of co-teaching with special education teachers in the delivery of a standards-based curriculum at the elementary and middle school levels. The researcher collected data from interviewing five different general education teachers from three different school sites. The teachers taught in classrooms that had students with and without disabilities. This study focuses upon the practical logistics of co-teaching, administrative support, lessons learned from experience, and advice to new co-teachers. Interview results indicated that general education teachers do support co-teaching as a means for providing students with disabilities access to the general education core curriculum. By working together, the general education teachers felt they had a better chance of implementing a learning environment conducive to instructing students with and without disabilities, than they would have on their own. Key words: Inclusion, collaboration, co-teaching, perceptions, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, universal design.
