The current study investigated the quality of media coverage on issues regarding people with disabilities in Jordan from the perspectives of journalists and special education teachers. Although Jordan has adopted legislation to support and protect people with disabilities, people with disabilities are three times more likely to be illiterate &…

The present study aims at identifying the relationship between social competence and the level of emotional intelligence among teachers of resource rooms for learning disabilities in Amman. The study population consisted of various educational directorates within the capital Amman governorate. They were 212 teachers -- 31 males and 181 females.…

Jordan's 2017 Public Law No. 20, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act has given rise to a renewed focus on inclusive education. Using a qualitative comparative case study design, the purpose of this study was to examine factors impacting how schools in Jordan are defining, interpreting and enacting inclusion. Four shadow teachers working in…

This study aims to assess teachers' attitudes toward the rights of students with special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focuses on the attitudes of the special education teachers regarding their self-efficacy and beliefs about using e-learning with their students during the COVID-19 lockdowns. It was undertaken using a quantitative…

As technology advances, AI, like ChatGPT, has become a pivotal tool in improving educational practices, particularly in special education (SE). These tools support the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which concerns quality education for all, and the tenth SDG addresses reducing disparities. The purpose of this study is to explore the…

The current study aimed at assessing the knowledge level of teachers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder about the Importance of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies in Zarka City. Furthermore, the study attempted to explore whether teachers' knowledge level differ according to their gender, years of experience, level of education, or…

There is very little research about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Jordan, and no specific programs to help support these children. In addition, teachers are not equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to work with children with autism in school, so many parents send their children to a private center to get more support. The little…

This study examined teachers' professional perceptions about substance abuse (SA) education in Jordanian schools serving students with disabilities. Thematic analysis was conducted on interviews obtained from 60 teachers. Teachers indicated that they had low levels of professional preparation for their role as addiction educators; they also…

This study aimed to assess the level of the use of positive behavioral support strategies (PBS) by teachers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Amman, the study sample consisted of 100 teachers (male, female) work at centers that provide services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) distributed on the variables (sex, the…

This study aimed at identifying the obstacles of implementing learning technologies from the perspective of the teachers at autism centres in Amman. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers adopted a descriptive research method and used the survey as a tool of the study. The sample that was selected randomly consisted of 270…

Impulsive behavior is a characteristic of children with specific learning disabilities (SLD), and is related to learning ability. The present study aims to identify impulsivity behavior in children with SLD who attend inclusion schools, from their resource room teachers' perspectives. A 31-item questionnaire that addressed four subscales was…

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the level of quality of work life QOWL of Jordanian special education teachers. Participants of the study were 133 special education teachers. Results showed that special education teachers cited average level of QOWL. Furthermore, teachers rated administrators' and colleagues' respect as the…

The present study aimed to identify the measurement of the level of emotional intelligence and the level of burnout among teachers working in special education centers in the southern territory in Jordan, and also aimed to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout, and how does this relationship differ according to…

This study aimed at examining Jordanian pre-service special education teachers' professionalism and preparation on the topic of child sexual abuse (CSA). Qualitative research data from interviews with 20 pre-service special education teachers were analysed using thematic analysis. The results showed that these participants generally hold avoiding…

One of the most important factors in the success of educating children with special needs is the quality of the special education teacher. While teachers are responsible for a plethora of duties, it is important that teacher preparation programs provide adequate training to ensure teachers are well prepared for the teaching profession. However,…