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Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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Least Restrictive Environment Decision Making in Physical Education
Wilson, Wesley J.; Kelly, Luke E.; Haegele, Justin A.
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v39 n4 p536-544 Oct 2020
Purpose: To examine how physical educators and adapted physical educators make decisions regarding the implementation of the least restrictive environment law and what factors influence those practices. Methods: This study utilized a descriptive survey design through an online platform. Participants included 78 teachers (30 physical educators and 48 adapted physical educators). Descriptive statistics and group comparisons through a multivariate analysis of variance were conducted. Results: A significant difference in the implementation of the law between physical educators and adapted physical educators was detected, F(44, 33) = 2.60, p = 0.003; Wilk's [Lambda] = 0.224, [Eta][superscript 2][subscript p] = 0.78. Adapted physical educators were more involved in making decisions regarding the individualized education program process and student placement. Access to qualified staff was reported as a major barrier to implementation. Discussion/Conclusion: The implementation of the least restrictive environment law and its barriers are discussed.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Decision Making, Mainstreaming, Program Implementation, Laws, Individualized Instruction, Student Placement, Barriers
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