Dissertation
Attitudes of Educators in the High Schools of Jackson County, Florida, toward Inclusion
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2008
Abstract
The purpose of this study was both to extend the current research base on inclusion and to determine the attitudes and perceptions of general and special educators in grades 9-12 toward inclusive education. In the age of accountability, a growing need has arisen for special education to intensify its emphasis upon student outcomes in relation to the general education classroom. The study was a descriptive study conducted within a single rural county school system in Jackson County, located in north Florida. Three high schools in the county were involved in the study. The instrument utilized for the study was a survey with a 5-point Likert attitudinal scale, with a follow up of four open-ended comment questions. The study indicated that the majority of the participants held a positive attitude toward including students with disabilities in the general classroom. Additional data were provided by participants on their perceptions of aids and barriers to effective inclusion of special education students in regular education settings. Results were reported by concept and practice categories. Additionally, data on aides and barriers are presented. The dominant barrier to the success of inclusion was found to be lack of preparation and training. The majority of the educators felt inept to meet all of the needs of both the regular and special education student. They expressed a strong desire for inservice training and more assistance in the classroom from the special education teachers. The educators also reported a need for more parental support to assist in ensuring the success of inclusion in the classroom.
Details
- Title
- Attitudes of Educators in the High Schools of Jackson County, Florida, toward Inclusion
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 173
- Copyright
- Unpublished work © Abubaker Moh Elrashid
- Identifiers
- 99380090863306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida