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Author : Karen F. Arnold
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (338 download)
Download or read book Variables Affecting Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion in a Rural School District written by Karen F. Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barry Wayne Goley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
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 : Yael Rachel Shemesh
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Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (539 download)
Download or read book "I Get by with a Little Help from My Friends" written by Yael Rachel Shemesh and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to federal law PL-94-142, children with disabilities typically were excluded from regular, mainstream classes. This law emphasized the least restrictive environment since research had shown that all children benefited from inclusive learning environments. In the late 1990s, New Jersey was cited as having too high a proportion of children with disabilities in segregated placements. New Jersey received a State Improvement Grant (SIG) to increase the number of students with disabilities in regular education classes. This dissertation was designed to evaluate one aspect of local school districts' program initiatives to achieve this end: teachers' attitudes and perceptions regarding inclusion. Teachers are responsible for the daily implementation of inclusion practices. Their attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs are crucial for the success of inclusion. Although findings from previous research have indicated that teachers favor inclusion, their willingness to implement inclusive practices depends on the availability of supports and resources, as well as the attitudes of school personnel. A total of 856 general education, special education, and special area teachers from seven districts in New Jersey were surveyed regarding: (a) their attitudes and beliefs about inclusion; (b) their perceived administrative support; (c) their perceived ease in meeting the needs of students with disabilities in their classroom; and (d) the factors that have helped or hindered their ability to include students with disabilities in their classroom. Quantitative (Pearson product-moment correlation, multiple regression, independent samples t test) and qualitative (content analysis) methods were used to analyze the survey data. Special education teachers had more positive attitudes toward inclusion than did general education teachers. Relationships between teachers' attitudes and perceptions, and administrative support were found for general education teachers but not for special education teachers. Years of experience working with students with disabilities did not influence these relationships. Teachers identified training, positive attitudes, and support from colleagues, administrators, and other school personnel as factors facilitating inclusive practices. Barriers to implementation included large class size, insufficient planning time, lack of support from colleagues and school administrators, student behavior and ability, and teachers' negative attitudes. Implications for practice are discussed for administrators and school psychologists.
Author : Susan Lundberg Smits
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Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (55 download)
Download or read book An Analysis of Teachers' Attitudes Toward Full Inclusion as an Effective Instructional Strategy written by Susan Lundberg Smits and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles A. Peck
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Integrating Young Children with Disabilities Into Community Programs written by Charles A. Peck and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to apply the lessons and theories of the past 15 years to the actual practice of integrating young children with disabilities into the mainstream community. Chronicles and evaluates the various research projects, programs, and models that have been and are being used. For professionals, graduates, and administrators in education and sp.
Author : Ellen N. Breslow
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Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (366 download)
Download or read book Variables Affecting Attitudes of Regular-education Elementary School Teachers Toward Selected Issues on Inclusion written by Ellen N. Breslow and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Angila Moffitt
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Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Download or read book A Quantitative Study of Classroom Teachers' Knowledge, Training, and Attitude Toward Inclusion written by Angila Moffitt and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General and special education teachers in an inclusion-learning environment struggle to meet the special needs of students with learning impairments. In line with this, the purpose of this study was to conduct an examination of the type of teacher (special education or general education) and the knowledge, training, and attitudes of the teachers in the general and special education secondary-level classes within three school districts in the state of Iowa. A quantitative comparative research was appropriate to identify the differences between the independent (type of teacher) and dependent variables (teachers’ knowledge, training, and attitude towards inclusion of students with impairment in learning) by determining significant differences of the values of the dependent variables across the two groups of the independent variable. The findings from this research provide evidence that both sets of teachers enter an inclusion classroom with similar attitudes, knowledge, and training toward inclusion practices that influence students with learning disabilities. The impact and implications of the study were relevant for both the public and private school teachers. The main conclusions drawn from this study were that both groups of teachers are equivalently prepared in terms of attitude, knowledge, and training to teach students with learning disabilities in an inclusion classroom setting. Both groups of teachers’ attitudes, knowledge, and training toward inclusion practices influence student learning either positively or negatively based upon many factors. The main recommendation in this study was to conduct a replicated study with different teachers in different regions to see if the results are the same with different demographics, culture, and socioeconomically factors.
Author : Stacy Anne Shaver
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Teachers' Sttitudes Toward Inclusion in Relation to the Adequacy of External Classroom Support written by Stacy Anne Shaver and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jean Elizabeth Chesno Grier
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Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (493 download)
Download or read book Factors Relating to Teachers' Attitudes Towards School Inclusion written by Jean Elizabeth Chesno Grier and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Emily Smith
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Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (118 download)
Download or read book Will They be Welcomed In? written by Emily Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Angela Preston (Teacher)
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Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (936 download)
Download or read book Factors Influencing Teachers' Attitudes and Actions Toward Inclusion in Their Classrooms written by Angela Preston (Teacher) and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9231002228
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)
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:
Author : Leatrice Lynn Satterwhite
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ISBN 13 : 9781321814781
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)
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.
Author : Stacy Zientek Puchalik
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book The variables impacting teacher attitude toward inclusion written by Stacy Zientek Puchalik and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Chris Forlin
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784411450
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (844 download)
Download or read book Measuring Inclusive Education written by Chris Forlin and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 3 of International Perspectives on Inclusive Education focuses on measuring inclusive education from a range of perspectives. It is grounded upon a review of international conceptualizations of inclusive education and ways in which different systems are measuring its impact and effectiveness.
Author : Amanada Pennington
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Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (952 download)
Download or read book Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion written by Amanada Pennington and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the study was to examine the attitudes of general educators toward movement of students with special needs into general education classrooms. This study was conducted using a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey design. The total number of participants was 73 with a total return rate of 53%. Teachers were surveyed on their (a) attitudes towards students with disabilities in inclusive settings, (b) beliefs about professional roles and responsibilities, and (c) beliefs about the efficacy of inclusion. Time spent with special education teachers tended to increase teacher beliefs that students with mild to moderate disabilities can be more effectively educated in regular classrooms as opposed to special education classrooms. The vast majority of teachers responded positively to their roles and responsibilities with students with disabilities. General education teachers showed a positive belief in the efficacy of inclusion, as 80% indicated that they believed inclusion was effective due to the social skills that can be learned. Almost 20% of participants did not believe that students with mild or moderate disabilities should be educated in the general education classroom to the fullest extent possible. It is recommended that administrators address the attitudes of general education teachers. This could be done through in-service training, mentoring and allotting time to collaborate with special education teachers. More research should be done to determine reasons why teacher attitudes are negative, so that schools may work to maintain positive attitudes and successful inclusion programs.
Author : Leslie Curry
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483347141
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)
Download or read book Mixed Methods in Health Sciences Research written by Leslie Curry and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Methods in Health Sciences Research: A Practical Primer, by Leslie Curry and Marcella Nunez-Smith, presents key theories, concepts, and approaches in an accessible way. Packed with illustrations from the health sciences literature, this ready-to-use guidebook shows readers how to design, conduct, review, and use mixed methods research findings. Helpful checklists, figures, tables, templates, and much more give readers examples that will elevate the quality of their research, facilitate communication about their methods, and improve efficiency over the course of their projects. Real-world examples and insights from mixed methods researchers provide unique perspectives on every aspect of mixed methods research. This book successfully pulls together foundational mixed methods principles, synthesizes the knowledge base in the field, and translates it for a health science researcher audience. “The content is highly applicable to real life research teams in the areas of clinical research, health services research, and implementation science, providing sound content and practical advice. The authors have synthesized and pull key concepts from a variety of sources to provide a concise resource.” —Linda M. Herrick, South Dakota State University “Everything from the references, to the topics, checklists, conceptual graphic representations, and organizers, interviews, and resources, all contribute to the content and aid with understanding and/or application. … It addresses specific MM research as it pertains to health sciences in a way that other texts just do not even attempt.” —Denise L. Winsor, University of Memphis “[This text is] a very pragmatic approach to mixed methods research; excellent resources, tables, and figures [are] provided, along with cases and examples of value to researchers and grant reviewers. Its relevance to practice, education, and research, as well as to potential policy implications, is a strong focus that would make this a valued textbook for any researcher!” ? —Karen Devereaux Melillo, University of Massachusetts Lowell “The text is cutting edge. It leads the way with its focus on team dynamics. [The authors] succeed in making the book relevant and practical. They also articulate a number of key insights in the area of mixed methods that rarely get addressed, such as teams and conflict. Great read with a lot of good, practical information for mixed methods researchers at all levels. The practical approach of this text makes it an innovative and valuable resource.” —John G. Schumacher, University of Maryland
