Perceptions of Korean Pre-Service Special Educators Regarding Teaching Competencies for Students with Disabilities
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| Title: | Perceptions of Korean Pre-Service Special Educators Regarding Teaching Competencies for Students with Disabilities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kim, Yu-Ri, Park, Jiyeon, Lee, Suk-Hyang |
| Source: | International Journal of Special Education. 2015 30(2):107-118. |
| 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: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Competencies, Disabilities, Special Education, Measures (Individuals), Likert Scales, Practicums, Special Schools, Scores, Student Surveys, Program Implementation, Statistical Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea (Seoul) |
| ISSN: | 0827-3383 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to develop a Teaching competency index in special education and to investigate Korean pre-service special educators' (PSSEs') perceptions regarding each item of the index. Based on a review of the literature on exemplary instruction in special education, we developed an index composed of 44 items. The six sub-domains of the index include "Organizing content", "Writing lesson plans", "Considering individual characteristics", "Encouraging student participation", "Enhancing interactions", "Practicing effective teaching strategies" and "Reflecting on one's own teaching". The survey participants included 37 PSSEs who just completed their practicum in special schools in Korea for four weeks. Results showed that there was a significant difference between the importance and implementation of the teaching competencies both in the total score and in the subtotal score of each domain. No significant difference was found across three certification areas (early childhood, elementary, and secondary) of PSSEs and across the disability types of the students who attend the practicum sites. Finally, discussions of the results and the implications of this study for personnel preparation practices in Korea are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 21 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1094865 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to develop a Teaching competency index in special education and to investigate Korean pre-service special educators' (PSSEs') perceptions regarding each item of the index. Based on a review of the literature on exemplary instruction in special education, we developed an index composed of 44 items. The six sub-domains of the index include "Organizing content", "Writing lesson plans", "Considering individual characteristics", "Encouraging student participation", "Enhancing interactions", "Practicing effective teaching strategies" and "Reflecting on one's own teaching". The survey participants included 37 PSSEs who just completed their practicum in special schools in Korea for four weeks. Results showed that there was a significant difference between the importance and implementation of the teaching competencies both in the total score and in the subtotal score of each domain. No significant difference was found across three certification areas (early childhood, elementary, and secondary) of PSSEs and across the disability types of the students who attend the practicum sites. Finally, discussions of the results and the implications of this study for personnel preparation practices in Korea are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 0827-3383 |
