Should Inclusive Education Be Made Compulsory in Schools?: A Study of Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Regarding Inclusive Education among a Diverse Group of SENA (Special Needs Assistance) Teachers

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Title: Should Inclusive Education Be Made Compulsory in Schools?: A Study of Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Regarding Inclusive Education among a Diverse Group of SENA (Special Needs Assistance) Teachers
Language: English
Authors: Pearson, Emma Claire, Tan, Jennifer
Source: International Journal of Special Education. 2015 30(1):111-119.
Availability: International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialed.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Inclusion, Self Efficacy, Teacher Attitudes, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Questionnaires, Foreign Countries, Teaching Experience, Teacher Qualifications, Factor Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Self Concept Measures, Scores, Elementary School Teachers, Workshops, Likert Scales
Geographic Terms: Brunei
ISSN: 0827-3383
Abstract: This paper reports a survey conducted with the intention of responding to recent calls for more evidence on the experiences of SENA teachers since implementation of policies around inclusive education. The data provide a tentative information about perceptions among teachers currently employed by the Ministry of Education as SENA teachers. The data were collected through the use of questionnaires distributed during a series of professional development workshops held with SENA teachers throughout the country.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 20
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1094837
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper reports a survey conducted with the intention of responding to recent calls for more evidence on the experiences of SENA teachers since implementation of policies around inclusive education. The data provide a tentative information about perceptions among teachers currently employed by the Ministry of Education as SENA teachers. The data were collected through the use of questionnaires distributed during a series of professional development workshops held with SENA teachers throughout the country.
ISSN:0827-3383