ERIC Number: EJ998644
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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A Survey Study of Chinese In-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy about Inclusive Education
Wang, Mian; Zan, Fei; Liu, Jiaqiu; Liu, Chunling; Sharma, Umesh
Journal of International Special Needs Education, v15 n2 p107, 109-116 2012
A survey study was conducted to a total of 323 in-service teachers (110 special education teachers and 213 general education teachers) in Shanghai regarding their self-efficacy and concerns about inclusive education. Multivariate analysis results reveal that special teachers have significantly higher self-efficacy about inclusive education than general education teachers and that both general and special education teachers have the similar concerns about inclusive education and the level of their concerns is not significant. In addition, the teachers' self-efficacy about inclusive education is significantly negative correlated with their concerns about inclusive education. Specific special education training experience and knowledge of disability laws and policies affect general and special education teachers differently on their self-efficacy. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Inclusion, General Education, Self Efficacy, Special Education, Multivariate Analysis, Special Education Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Teacher Attitudes, Performance Factors, Familiarity, Teaching Experience, Likert Scales, Measures (Individuals), Educational Practices, Predictor Variables, Demography, Attitude Measures, Foreign Countries, Teacher Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China (Shanghai)
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