Teachers' Perceptions of Efficacy of the Inclusive Process for Students with Moderate to Severe Mental Disabilities

Teachers' Perceptions of Efficacy of the Inclusive Process for Students with Moderate to Severe Mental Disabilities
Author: Rebecca Ratliff Fredrickson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN:

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the beliefs and perceptions of regular education and special education teachers about the inclusion of moderately to severely mentally disabled students into the general education classroom. An educational poetics, based on The Wizard of Oz, was used as a lens for inquiry. The case study followed a sociological case study design, which focused on constructs of socialization in studying the educational phenomena. The study sought to look into the ideology of inclusion to see if the teachers believed that their efforts were coming to fruition. The researcher employed a mixed interview and observation protocol for data collection. Twelve teachers, teaching in a suburban middle school that served students in grades six through eight, participated in this qualitative case study. The researcher reported the results, drawn from interview and observation data related to teacher perceptions of inclusion, using a discourse analysis technique. With one exception, all teachers expressed different successes related to inclusion. A majority of teachers believed that inclusion was positive for both the special needs students and the general education students, for social reasons, with only a small number of teachers noting belief in the positive academic effects. Approximately fifty percent of the teachers believed there were some detriments for special needs students.

Personnel Preparation

Personnel Preparation
Author: Thomas E. Scruggs
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2008-05-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1849505276

Advances in knowledge of effective strategies for the treatment of learning and behavioral disabilities are of little use without highly trained and effective personnel to implement these strategies. This volume discusses a wide range of important issues in the preparation of those personnel.

Tep Vol 30-N1

Tep Vol 30-N1
Author: Teacher Education and Practice
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2017-05-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475837518

Editorial: Critical Praxis as Socialization of Teachers: Paulo Freire’s Conscientização Patrick M. Jenlink “Dear Diary”: A Qualitative Examination of the Phases of First-Year Teaching Mary Anne Duggan, David Lee Carlson, Michelle E. Jordan, Larissa Gaias, Tashia Abry, and Kristen Granger Recentering Job-Embedded Graduate Education for Practicing Teachers Elizabeth Bondy, Darbianne Shannon, Magdalena Castañeda, and Raquel Munarriz-Diaz Communities That Engage Multidisciplinary Faculty with Service-Learning Vera L Stenhouse, Caitlin M. Dooley, Rachel Gurvitch, Joseph R. Feinberg, Lydia C. Mays, Janet Z. Burns, and Olga S. Jarrett Starting at the Beginning: An Intuitive Choice for Classroom Management Justin D. Garwood, Alene H. Harris, and Jonathan K. Tomick Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Working with Learners Who Struggle Heidi Legg Burross, Amy M. Olson, and Elizabeth Pope Teacher Mentoring for Effective Teacher Training and Development: The Case of a Developing Country, Kenya Moses K. Ochanji, Nicholas W. Twoli, Adelheid M. Bwire, and John N. Maundu Preparing Teachers for Data-Based Decision Making and Response to Intervention Team Collaboration Barbara Meyers, Emily Graybill, and Kathryn Grogg Effects of the Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning on Teachers’ Behaviors, Efficacy, and Concerns About Inclusive Teaching Laura Sokal and Jennifer Katz Perceptions of Teaching Practicums from Thai Students in 4-Year and 5-Year Teacher Education Programs Samuel J. Grubbs The Rise of Urban Alternative Teacher Certification Scott Hohnstein Book Review: Normalites: The First Professionally Prepared Teachers in the United States by Kelly Ann Kolodny Lisa Gilbert Call for Book Reviews Upcoming Issues and Call for Reviewers

Effects of an Inclusion Professional Development Model on Inclusion Knowledge and Perceptions of Regular Middle School Educators

Effects of an Inclusion Professional Development Model on Inclusion Knowledge and Perceptions of Regular Middle School Educators
Author: Dr. Otelia A. Royster
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2012-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1479762792

Effective changes do not come without a cost. Consistent monitoring and support requires open communication, and responsive action. It is critical to clearly define the responsibilities of regular and special educators, and to commit time and resources for continued professional development. In a time of increasing accountability and ever-changing priorities, educators must continue to be an advocate for positive change. Finally, the inclusion of students with disabilities is a matter of law

Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities

Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities
Author: Martha E. Snell
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0133849651

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. The seventh edition of this widely-adopted text for special educators addresses the full-range of curriculum and instructional topics involved in educating individuals with moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities. Evidence-based practices are presented in clearly-defined ways so that teachers can easily understand the research presented and apply it in the real classroom. All chapters in the book are unique, written by leaders in the field known for their research and writing on the specific topics. Case studies of students are applied to chapter content in vignettes, tables, and figures found throughout the chapters, and the textbook rests on a solid evidence-base with research citations provided. The new edition features many new updates including: a greater emphasis on teaching students with autism; six new chapters authored by experts in the field; more information on teaching methods supported by research, peer support, teaching academic skills, the process for planning and implementing instruction within general education classrooms, transition planning, and alternate assessment. All core chapters have been strengthened and expanded, and PowerPoint slides are now available for course instructors.

Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities
Author: David L. Westling
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Children with disabilities
ISBN: 9780132414449

This updated edition of Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities, is written in a way that makes the most complex findings of research understandable and usable in the real educational world. Drawing on their own experiences, the authors bring a level of currency and reality to the book that is unparalleled. This book offers comprehensive coverage of all of the issues that are pertinent to teaching students with severe disabilities. The authors clearly and completely address both methodology and curriculum, presenting topics in the order in which a teacher would approach them: prior considerations, planning and assessment, general instructional procedures, and, finally, procedures targeted to learners with specific disabling conditions. In addition, they pay thoughtful attention to assessment, the role of paraprofessionals, and multicultural concerns.

Teacher Efficacy

Teacher Efficacy
Author: Corrine Alicia MacDonald
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN:

The current study presents data about beliefs on teacher efficacy related to inclusive practices. Data was collected from teachers employed in two districts within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, during the 2012-2013 school year. Perceived teacher efficacy to teach in inclusive classrooms was measured by the Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practice (TEIP) Scale developed by Sharma, Loreman, and Forlin, (2012). Under investigation were teacher perceptions of their ability to implement inclusive practices, to work with parents and other professionals, to work with students with special education needs, and to deal with disruptive behaviours in the classroom. Also explored was whether any significant differences existed in Newfoundland and Labrador teachers' perceptions of their ability to implement inclusive practices based on teacher age, gender, years of teaching experience, highest level of education, teaching area (primary, elementary, intermediate, high school), years of teaching experience with students diagnosed with disabilities, school district, and/or whether the school they worked in was in a rural or urban area. Two hundred and sixty two teacher participants (59 men and 203 women) in the K-12 school system took part in the study. Overall, the results showed that the teachers surveyed believe their practice is effective in an inclusive setting. Teacher participants reported no differences in efficacy of overall inclusive practice, efficacy of using inclusive instructions, and efficacy in collaboration. However, managing disruptive behaviour was shown to be an area where male and female teachers differed in their reported self-efficacy of practice. Male participants reported higher efficacy in managing disruptive behaviours in the classroom than female teachers. The findings suggest there may be a need for further teacher education and/or professional development opportunities related to managing disruptive behaviours in the classroom.