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Publication Date: 2010-Dec
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Family and Professional Priorities for Inclusive Early Childhood Settings
Hurley, Jennifer J.; Horn, Eva M.
Journal of Early Intervention, v32 n5 p335-350 Dec 2010
The purpose of this study was to provide information about what characteristics from the variety of inclusive early childhood programs are most valued and least valued by families and professionals. Participants were 10 family members of young children with disabilities being served in inclusive programs and 10 early childhood professionals working in inclusive programs. A combination of Q-sort and qualitative research techniques were used. Participants generated one general factor viewpoint concerning what characteristics of inclusive early childhood programs are the most and least valuable. Interviews provided qualitative clarification concerning why participants did or did not value certain program characteristics and information about participants' beliefs concerning inclusive early childhood programs. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Early Childhood Education, Disabilities, Young Children, Inclusion, Mainstreaming, Parent Attitudes, Interviews, Program Effectiveness, Team Teaching, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Self Contained Classrooms, Special Education Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Q Methodology, Educational Quality
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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