ERIC Number: EJ1371983
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: EISSN-2325-7466
The Impact of a Special Education Course on Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge and Perspectives about Inclusion and Inclusive Practices
Karal, Muhammed A.; Unluol-Unal, Neslihan; Tan, Sema
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p95-111 Win 2023
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Special Education course on pre-school teacher candidates' knowledge levels and perspectives towards inclusive practices as well as their willingness and self-confidence about working in an inclusive classroom. The single group pre-test- post-test design was conducted to see whether there was a change on the dependent variables. The study group consisted of 58 teacher candidates from a preschool teacher education program. The results of this study indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between the knowledge of the participants from the pre-test to post test. Based on the post-test results, teacher candidates' willingness and self-confidence were significantly higher than the pre-test results. Limitations and implications for practice are presented.
Descriptors: Special Education, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Level, Instructional Effectiveness, Inclusion, Teaching Methods, Preschool Education, Self Esteem, Teacher Education Programs, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries
American Academy of Special Education Professionals. 3642 East Sunnydale Drive, Chandler Heights, AZ 85142. Tel: 800-754-4421; Fax: 800-424-0371; e-mail: editor@aasep.org; Web site: http://www.aasep.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Turkey
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A