ERIC Number: ED609538
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 95
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ISBN: 978-1-0857-9186-1
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The New General Education Teacher's Perception of Inclusion and the Role of the School Leadership's Support
Watson, Shaletha
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, St. Thomas University
This qualitative descriptive research design study will be conducted to answer the question, "What views do general education teachers have about teaching in an inclusive setting and how can those in the leadership role support them?" Qualitative descriptive research design was chosen as the research methodology because it aims to understand human behavior and the reasons for that behavior and is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations (DeFranzo, 2011). The purpose of this study is to examine the views of the general education teachers about inclusion and what school leaders can do to be more supportive. Many teachers are reluctant about teaching in an inclusive setting for various reasons. This type of attitude can make it difficult for students with special needs get the quality instruction they require. Many students with special needs are receiving services in the general education class where support is provided by a special education teacher. This setting is referred to as inclusion. According to Morin (2014), inclusion goes beyond placement in a general education class and it aims to have a child participate in the classroom, lessons and extracurricular activities. These students are expected to participate in state assessments and need the same quality instruction that their nondisabled peers. The study hopes to determine the effectiveness of teaching in a collaborative setting and the types of supports that are needed for the general education teachers to have a positive experience with teaching students with a disability. General education teachers at Cumberland County Elementary School that have taught or are currently teaching in the inclusive setting will be asked to participate in the study. They will be asked to take part in a semi-structured interview. Semi-structured interviews are in-depth interviews and are utilized extensively as interviewing format possibly with an individual or sometimes even with a group (Jamshed, 2014). The interview questions are open-ended and will allow for the respondents to elaborate on their responses instead of "yes or no" responses. The findings from this qualitative descriptive research design study will be shared with teachers, principals, and superintendents so that they are aware of the general education teachers' views (positive or negative) about teaching in an inclusive setting and what can be done to support the teachers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Inclusion, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Leadership Role, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Collaboration, Program Effectiveness
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