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Dissertation
Perceptions of Special Education Paraprofessionals in the Inclusive and Self-contained Settings
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2016
Abstract
There have been an increasing number of paraprofessionals hired to work in the public school system in the inclusion and self-contained settings. Paraprofessional perception of job roles varies greatly within the different educational facilities within the United States. The purpose of this study was to conduct a quantitative analysis on paraprofessionals in the inclusion and self-contained environment. Survey research was chosen for the method of research for this study as the researcher attempted to gain a deeper understanding of the perception of job role of paraprofessionals in the inclusion and self-contained settings. This quantitative study examined, described and interpreted the results of a survey given to paraprofessionals in the inclusion and self-contained settings measuring perception of job role. A total of 98 paraprofessionals from the inclusion and self-contained settings completed a 15 question Likert survey assessing their perception of job role within their setting. Five factors were identified and used as the framework of the study; these were identified as Instructional Role, Liaison Role, Personal Support Role, One-to-One Support Role, and School Support Role. The independent variable in this study was identified as setting; the dependent variable was identified as the paraprofessionals' perception of job role. The results from the survey indicated there is a difference in perception of job role in the area of school support. By identifying areas where a gap exists in perception between selfcontained and inclusion paraprofessionals, strategies related to this gap are provided in hopes of creating a more than productive learning environment for students.
Details
- Title
- Perceptions of Special Education Paraprofessionals in the Inclusive and Self-contained Settings
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 111
- Copyright
- © 2015 Zachary Dane Wigstrom
- Identifiers
- 99380090844706600
- 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