Author : Lisa R. Conrad
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (131 download)
Book Synopsis Perceptions of Inclusion on Academic Skills of Elementary Students with Disabilities by : Lisa R. Conrad
Download or read book Perceptions of Inclusion on Academic Skills of Elementary Students with Disabilities written by Lisa R. Conrad and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.