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Book Synopsis Teachers and Administrators Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education at the Primary Level by : Melissa Mattice
Download or read book Teachers and Administrators Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education at the Primary Level written by Melissa Mattice and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buffalo State College Master's project in Elementary Education and Reading, 2003.
Book Synopsis Teachers' and Administrators' Attitudes Towards Inclusion by : Leatrice Lynn Satterwhite
Download or read book Teachers' and Administrators' Attitudes Towards Inclusion written by Leatrice Lynn Satterwhite and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined attitudes of general education teachers, special education teachers, and building administrators relative to inclusive practices. Using survey methodology, the level of agreement or disagreement of teachers' and administrators' attitude towards inclusive practices was measured in four areas: Planning, Classroom/School Environment, Collaboration/Team Partners, and Resources/Support/Professional Development. A purposeful sampling of participants, including 47 teachers and principals representing 30 elementary schools from a large urban school district in southern Maryland, voluntarily completed an Inclusive Practices Survey. The survey measured teacher and administrator attitude using a 22-item, five-point Likert scale. The quantitative questions were augmented by five qualitative questions that were an extension of select quantitative items. The data was analyzed using t-test, frequency distribution, Chi-Square-Cross Tabulation bivariate statistical test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Analyses revealed a significant difference between special educators and building administrators in reference to Collaboration/Team Partners. Overall, a majority of the responses for both teachers and administrators were in the strongly agree and agree somewhat categories. Comparison of the results for each of the groups separately exposed that building administrators chose the highest rating of strongly agree more frequently than did the total group. General education teachers selected strongly disagree at double the rate of special education teachers and triple the rate of administrators. Results support other researchers' findings, which indicate that principals' attitudes toward inclusion were encouraging and have an influential impact on school-wide policy and practices. Implications surfaced from the findings to signify students with and without disabilities working together collaboratively, general education teachers and special education teachers sharing the responsibility for behavior management and administration, and providing ongoing support to teachers, school teams can provide the foundation for strong inclusive practices, which may positively impact the levels of academic achievement, enhance students social skills, and improve school culture and acceptance of all.
Book Synopsis A Principal's Guide to Special Education (3rd Edition) by : David F. Bateman
Download or read book A Principal's Guide to Special Education (3rd Edition) written by David F. Bateman and published by Council For Exceptional Children. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential handbook for educating students in the 21st century, since its initial publication A Principal's Guide to Special Education has provided guidance to school administrators seeking to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The third edition of this invaluable reference, updated in collaboration with and endorsed by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals and incorporating the perspectives of both teachers and principals, addresses such current issues as teacher accountability and evaluation, instructional leadership, collaborative teaching and learning communities, discipline procedures for students with disabilities, and responding to students' special education needs within a standards-based environment.
Book Synopsis Are School Administrators and Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion Influence by the Change Process? by : Barry Wayne Goley
Download or read book Are School Administrators and Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion Influence by the Change Process? written by Barry Wayne Goley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research study was to examine the relationship between the change process for inclusive teaching practices and the attitudes of educators toward inclusion of students with disabilities in the general educational setting. This research study was based upon the theoretical construct of Rogers' (2003) Diffusion of Innovations, which identifies the specific process in which any innovation is introduced within a social organization. A descriptive correlational design was used to examine the quantitative data collected from teachers and administrators from school districts. Teachers and administrators completed the Opinions Relative to the Integration of Students with Disabilities (ORl; Antonak & Larrivee, 1995) and the Change Process Survey (CPS; Keaster, 2007). The ORl assessed the educators' attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general classroom across four constructs. In addition, the CPS measured participants' responses to the change process in regards to the implementation of inclusion within the schools. The sample consisted of 96 educators (83 teachers and 13 administrators) from 7 schools within a geographical region of south central Kentucky. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, and inferential analysis consisting of both parametric and nonparametric methodologies: t-test for independent samples, Mann-Whitney U test, and ANOVA. The results indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between the change process constructs and the educators' attitudes toward the inclusive innovation. However, teachers' attitudes varied significantly as compared to administrators' perceptions of teachers' attitudes, as teachers indicated the need for further training on inclusion in order for the program to be successful. This research contributes to the education field by highlighting the necessity for both teacher preparation programs and school districts to infuse their programs with training on topics of special education, particularly on the inclusive teaching practices for students with disabilities. The results also point out the importance of attention to all parts of the change process when any innovation is introduced in educational settings.
Author :Council for Exceptional Children Publisher :Council For Exceptional Children ISBN 13 :0865865043 Total Pages :160 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (658 download)
Book Synopsis What Every Special Educator Must Know by : Council for Exceptional Children
Download or read book What Every Special Educator Must Know written by Council for Exceptional Children and published by Council For Exceptional Children. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education by : Richard A. Villa
Download or read book Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education written by Richard A. Villa and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the sweeping, extensive changes in special and general education, this book explores the foundations and evolution of inclusive education in the last decade -- a prerequisite for administrators implementing inclusion in their schools.
Book Synopsis Inclusive Education: Global Issues and Controversies by :
Download or read book Inclusive Education: Global Issues and Controversies written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together some thought provoking discussions on inclusive education within the current education climate. Is inclusive education worth pursuing or is the fervour for its implementation subsiding as the realities of its challenges are understood?
Book Synopsis A Guide for ensuring inclusion and equity in education by : UNESCO
Download or read book A Guide for ensuring inclusion and equity in education written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Educators' Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education by : Ronda L. Henry
Download or read book Educators' Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education written by Ronda L. Henry and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Understanding Educators' Attitudes Towards and Efficacy to Include Students with ASD and Other Disabilities in Saudi Arabia by : Mansour Hussain Aljobran
Download or read book Understanding Educators' Attitudes Towards and Efficacy to Include Students with ASD and Other Disabilities in Saudi Arabia written by Mansour Hussain Aljobran and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study contributes to a vibrant conversation in inclusive education in Saudi Arabia by focusing on the attitudes of primary school principals and teachers, and teacher perceived efficacy. In order to complete the research objectives, the following have been investigated: (1) the attitudes of principals and teachers towards the inclusion of students with disabilities with special emphasis on students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), (2) the relationship between their attitudes and the perceived efficacy level needed by teachers to teach students with disabilities including those diagnosed with ASD, (3) the influence of certain demographic variables on school principals and teachers' attitudes and teachers perceived efficacy towards the inclusion of students with disabilities including those diagnosed with ASD, and (4) the facilitators and barriers perceived by the school principals and teachers that would impact the successful implementation of inclusive education in Saudi Arabia.Using an exploratory quantitative research approach, data was collected from 83 school principals and 1,529 teachers from inclusive primary schools in Al-Dammam and Al-Ahsa in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The results indicated that school principals had moderately positive attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular primary schools but were least positive about including students with severe disabilities in a regular classroom. The findings further revealed that school principals were not very positive about including students diagnosed with ASD in regular primary schools. Importantly, lack of adequate professional education and knowledge in Autism Spectrum disorder and administrative challenges significantly influenced their attitudes towards the inclusion of students diagnosed with ASD. In addition, school principals who had experience teaching students with disabilities had more positive attitudes towards inclusion than those with no such experience. Although the school teachers were generally positive about inclusive education, they demonstrated the least positive attitudes on their willingness to adapt curriculum to meet the individual needs of students. Demographic variables such as gender, educational area, experience teaching students with disabilities, contact with a person with a disability, and training to teach students with disabilities have influenced the differences in attitudes; for example, male teachers reported more positive attitudes than female teachers towards student with disabilities. The school teachers of Saudi Arabia showed the most positive attitudes to manage the disruptive behaviours of students diagnosed with ASD. Teachers generally perceived high levels of efficacy to teach students with disabilities including those diagnosed with ASD. The findings also demonstrate a strong relationship between teachers' attitudes and perceived efficacy. Teachers' perceived efficacy was also influenced by several demographic variables, which were gender, age, educational area, years of teaching experience and contact with a person with a disability; for example, male teachers had higher levels of perceived efficacy towards the inclusion of students with disabilities than the female teachers.These findings shed light on the complexity as well as opportunities for developing a robust and effective inclusive education in Saudi Arabia. In light of the findings several implications and recommendations were proposed for implementation to improve inclusive education in Saudi Arabia, the most important being targeted professional development programs for principals to develop their knowledge, and their administrative and instructional skills, and to apply those when running inclusive programs in their schools. This study will help policy makers, including the Education Ministry of Saudi Arabia, in developing pragmatic guidelines for inclusive practices in Saudi Arabia.
Book Synopsis Attitudes Towards Inclusive Schooling by : Susanne Schwab
Download or read book Attitudes Towards Inclusive Schooling written by Susanne Schwab and published by Waxmann Verlag. This book was released on 2018 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades, the implementation of inclusive schooling has increased significantly in European countries and worldwide. According to empirical evidence, one of the most important success factors in implementing inclusive schooling are the attitudes of the actors involved. Previous studies have shown that positive attitudes towards inclusive schooling are not only a condition for success regarding the implementation, but also an important outcome variable of inclusive education. The present study provides empirical insights into the attitudes towards students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. A study called ATIS-STEP (Attitudes Towards Inclusive Schooling - Students', TEachers' and Parents' Attitudes) was conducted in the school year 2016/17 in 48 inclusive classrooms in Austria. It is the first study to provide longitudinal data that examines the attitudes of the three different stakeholder groups: students, teachers and parents. Furthermore, the interdependency of the attitudes of the three groups, as well as the influence of previous contact experience on the attitudes are analyzed and discussed. Dr. Susanne Schwab: Professorin für Methodik und Didaktik in den Förderschwerpunkten Lernen sowie emotionale und soziale Entwicklung, School of Education am Institut für Bildungsforschung an der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal, Deutschland, und Extraordinary Professor in der Research Focus Area Optentia an der North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Vorsitzende der Sektion Empirische pädagogische Forschung der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Forschung und Entwicklung im Bildungswesen (ÖFEB). Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Inklusionspädagogik, Lehrerprofessionalisierung, Soziale Partizipation.
Author :Management Association, Information Resources Publisher :IGI Global ISBN 13 :166843671X Total Pages :1090 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (684 download)
Book Synopsis Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education by : Management Association, Information Resources
Download or read book Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 1090 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusion in the classroom is a growing phenomenon that covers a range of areas and subjects; with prominent discussions about race, gender, sexual orientation, and age, today’s world is increasingly focused on making sure education is designed so everyone can succeed. Inclusivity in special education is particularly important as special education covers a wide range of students, including those with physical, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities. As more research and information surrounding best practices, new technologies, and teacher education for special education is considered, it is imperative that teachers and administrators remain up to date on these innovative techniques. The Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education is a critical reference source that includes abundant research on all aspects of inclusion in special education as well as the latest trends, research, and studies to provide a comprehensive look at the current state of special education. Covering topics such as accessibility, educational models, teacher training, and assistive technologies, it is ideal for special education teachers, academicians, in-service teachers, pre-service teachers, professors, students, researchers, professionals, administrators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, and policymakers.
Book Synopsis Whatever Happened to Inclusion? by : Phil Smith
Download or read book Whatever Happened to Inclusion? written by Phil Smith and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law, policy, and practice in the United States has long held that students with disabilities - including those with intellectual disabilities - have the right to a free and appropriate public education, in a non-restrictive environment. Yet very few of these students are fully included in general education classrooms. Educational systems use loopholes to segregate students; universities regularly fail to train teachers to include students; and state regulators fail to provide the necessary leadership and funding to implement policies of inclusion. Whatever Happened to Inclusion? reports on the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities from national and state perspectives, outlining the abject failure of schools to provide basic educational rights to students with significant disabilities in America. The book then describes the changes that must be made in teacher preparation programs, policy, funding, and local schools to make the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities a reality.
Book Synopsis Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education of Elementary and Middle School Administrators, School Counselors, Special Education Teachers, Fifth Grade Regular Education Teachers, and Eight Grade English Teachers by : Judith O'Rorke-Trigiani
Download or read book Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education of Elementary and Middle School Administrators, School Counselors, Special Education Teachers, Fifth Grade Regular Education Teachers, and Eight Grade English Teachers written by Judith O'Rorke-Trigiani and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 2000-03-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusive Education includes two sections: readings and cases. The readings present approaches for creating inclusive classrooms and schools; their purpose is to give prospective and practicing teachers background information in curricular, instructional, assessment, and collaborative problem-solving strategies that foster inclusive education. The Casebook consists of "An Introduction to Cases" and 14 teaching cases based on actual events as experienced by the case authors that describe in rich detail the experiences of parents, students, and teachers related to inclusive education. Most of the cases pose problems or dilemmas to be resolved--including the struggles of parents seeking inclusive education for their children; students' attempts to succeed in general education classrooms; special educators', principals' and teachers' experiences as they collaborate in moving toward inclusive programs; and teachers' concerns for the future success of their students.
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 Inclusive and Heterogeneous Schooling by : Mary A. Falvey
Download or read book Inclusive and Heterogeneous Schooling written by Mary A. Falvey and published by Paul H Brookes Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To help all students excel in today's heterogeneous classrooms, educators must strike a delicate balance between meeting the needs of the entire class and meeting the needs of individual students. This comprehensive methods book provides a wealth of tools and techniques for creating educational environments where all students, particularly those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to flourish academically and socially." "Building upon a historical discussion of general and special education reform, this resource explains how to optimize learning for a diversity of students. From preschool through postsecondary level, educators will discover strategies to help structure the classroom to foster positive peer relationships; perform student assessments that enable the development of individualized curriculum plans; modify curricular activities to meet students' individual strengths and needs; use activity-based instructional arrangements to facilitate learning; promote appropriate behaviors; teach daily living skills that prepare students for the responsibilities of adult life; and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance creative problem solving." "Classroom restructuring can seem overwhelming, but this book's sound advice and practical suggestions help lessen the challenge of moving toward inclusion. Classroom teachers, administrators, policy makers, and support personnel will turn to this reference as they work for more effective schools and heterogeneous classrooms."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
