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Survey Development to Assess Parental Satisfaction with Adapted Physical Education Teachers' Abilities Working with Children with Autism

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Title: Survey Development to Assess Parental Satisfaction with Adapted Physical Education Teachers' Abilities Working with Children with Autism
Language: English
Authors: Columna, Luis, Cook, Allison, Foley, John T., Bailey, JoEllen
Source: Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 2014 19(5):481-493.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2014
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Parents, Parent Surveys, Parent Attitudes, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Likert Scales, Reliability, Evidence, Autism, Teacher Qualifications, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Communication Skills, Measures (Individuals)
Geographic Terms: California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas
DOI: 10.1080/17408989.2014.907888
ISSN: 1740-8989
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to systematically develop and validate an instrument to assess parental perceptions toward adapted physical education (APE) teachers, who work with children with autism. Methods: Participants included two expert panels and parents of children and youth with autism. The survey used a Likert-scale design where parents rated their level of satisfaction regarding communication with, qualifications of, and rapport with the APE teachers. Results: Based on a coefficients for each of the three subscales, it was concluded that the survey had high internal validity. Split-half reliability determined by the Spearman Brown Prophecy coefficient indicated high reliability. Conclusion: Preliminary evidence demonstrated that the survey may be a useful tool in assessing parental perceptions of their child's APE teacher.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 43
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1040823
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to systematically develop and validate an instrument to assess parental perceptions toward adapted physical education (APE) teachers, who work with children with autism. Methods: Participants included two expert panels and parents of children and youth with autism. The survey used a Likert-scale design where parents rated their level of satisfaction regarding communication with, qualifications of, and rapport with the APE teachers. Results: Based on a coefficients for each of the three subscales, it was concluded that the survey had high internal validity. Split-half reliability determined by the Spearman Brown Prophecy coefficient indicated high reliability. Conclusion: Preliminary evidence demonstrated that the survey may be a useful tool in assessing parental perceptions of their child's APE teacher.
ISSN:1740-8989
DOI:10.1080/17408989.2014.907888