ERIC Number: EJ1184065
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 21
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Evaluation of Special Education Preparation Programs in the Field of Autism Spectrum in Saudi Arabia
Alzahrani, Asma N.; Brigham, Frederick J.
International Journal of Special Education, v32 n4 p746-766 2017
The purpose of this study was to provide information about the effectiveness of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) preparation program of Saudi universities from the perceptions of pre-service teachers that are currently studying in autism program. It was also to provide information about the number of Saudi universities that offer personal preparation programs for special education teachers preparing to serve individuals with ASD. An ANOVA was conducted to compare the level of satisfaction in five domain areas assessed across university training programs. The results indicated that, overall, students were satisfied with the special education programs quality offered in various Saudi Universities. Only a few concerns related to the ASD teacher's preparation programs have been found. There are public calls for Saudi Arabia higher-education institutions to be accountable to the importance of producing well-prepared professionals to work with ASD students.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Satisfaction, Statistical Analysis, Accountability, Knowledge Level, Hypothesis Testing, Student Surveys, Likert Scales, Educational Quality, Gender Differences, Program Effectiveness, Internship Programs, Educational Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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