Attitudes Regarding Inclusion and Perceptions of Support of Early Childhood Teachers in Texas

Autor/in	Cox, Jennifer
Titel	Attitudes Regarding Inclusion and Perceptions of Support of Early Childhood Teachers in Texas
Quelle	(2013), (165 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas Woman's University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3036-6092-4
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Preschool Teachers; Early Childhood Education; Inclusion; Teacher Attitudes; Online Surveys; Focus Groups; Interviews; Cooperation; Barriers; Individualized Instruction; Faculty Development; Administrator Role; Preservice Teacher Education; Disabilities; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Erzieher; Erzieherin; Kindergärtnerin; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Inklusion; Lehrerverhalten; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Co-operation; Kooperation; Individualisierender Unterricht; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Handicap; Behinderung
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes and perceptions of early childhood teachers regarding inclusion. Participants included fourteen early childhood teachers in Texas. Participants completed an online survey and participated in synchronous online focus group. Five of the fourteen participants also agreed to complete a face to face interview. Data collected were sorted and analyzed for themes and subthemes. The following themes emerged from the data; benefits, challenges, need to individualize, collaboration, in district training, administrative support, and pre-service training. Participants discussed the belief that inclusion provides benefits for children with disabilities and without disabilities, but also creates challenges related to meeting the needs of all children. Due to the perceived challenges, participants expressed the desire to individualize students' inclusion opportunities. In regards to support and preparation, participants discussed the helpfulness of collaborating with other professionals, and attending in district training. Participants' attitudes and beliefs about administrative support and pre-service training were mixed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01