- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- The perceptions of regular and special educators toward the inclusion of students with disabilities, 1999
- Creator:
- Body, Cynthia W.
- Date of Original:
- 1999-05-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of regular and special education teachers towards the inclusion of students with disabilities into a regular education environment. The study examined school reform issues revolving around the concept of inclusive education. Responses were compared to conclude if there were notable differences related to gender, total numbers of years in the teaching profession, number of years in the current position, and the current role in which the responder worked. A survey instrument was designed to gather information on the perceptions of the respondents concerning effective strategies for meeting the needs of students, support for educational changes, and inclusive education. The survey included two sections: demographic information and Likert Scale statements. Survey packets were given to 383 regular education and 37 special education teachers. A total of 323 surveys were returned for a rate of 77%. The study revealed that the participants believed that special educators provide a priceless service for students with disabilities. The responses from the survey indicated that there was a difference in the perceptions of regular and special educators toward the inclusion of students with disabilities, although they received effective methods and strategies. The responders also differed in their perceptions toward inclusive education, even if support for educational change was provided. Finally, the study revealed that there were no significant differences between the regular and special educators' perceptions towards the inclusion of students with disabilities, regarding the concept of special education.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1999_body_cynthia_w
- Rights Holder:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
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