Attitudes about Inclusion: Through the Lens of Practitioners and Novices
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| Title: | Attitudes about Inclusion: Through the Lens of Practitioners and Novices |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | DeSimone, Janet R., Maldonado, Nancy S., Rodriguez, M. Victoria |
| Source: | Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. May 2013 2(1). |
| Availability: | Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. 2496 Prospect Drive, Upland, CA 91784. Tel: 909-985-8578; Fax: 909-985-8578; e-mail: snam@csusb.edu; Web site: http://www.josea.info |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Inclusion, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Graduate Students, Attitude Measures, Early Childhood Education, Surveys, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities) |
| Geographic Terms: | New York |
| ISSN: | 2167-3454 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of pre-service and in-service education students, towards inclusion in school settings. Graduate students working on their New York State teacher certification in early childhood special education (n = 152) completed a survey, "Attitudes Toward Inclusion." The survey addressed the following: attitudes towards various disabilities; perceptions of preparedness to modify instruction for students with disabilities and to meet their needs; willingness to include students with more severe disabilities in their classrooms; placement issues; and impact on general education students. The findings revealed three major themes: (1) inclusion for some students with special needs, as long as their disabilities are not severe; (2) social and learning benefits of inclusion; and (3) successful inclusion requires leadership and support. Recommendations for teacher preparation and program implementation are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 23 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1127787 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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