Self-efficacy of prospective Austrian and German primary school teachers regarding the implementation of inclusive education

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Schwab ◽  
Frank Hellmich ◽  
Gamze Görel
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

scholarly journals Predicting the Roles of Attitudes and Self-Efficacy in Readiness Towards Implementation of Inclusive Education Among Primary School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Nurulhana Zainalabidin ◽  
Aini Marina Ma’rof
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Training Courses

Teachers' preparedness is a critical component in implementing inclusive education. It is pertinent to understand whether mainstream instructors are ready for inclusion as the number of children with special needs increases steadily over the years. The Zero Reject Policy has accelerated the implementation of inclusive education in Malaysia. While this is an essential step forward, assessing teachers' readiness for change is critical. This study aims to find out the predictive factors (attitudes and self-efficacy) on the preparedness of mainstream primary school teachers towards the implementation of inclusive education. This study is of a correlational research design where questionnaires were distributed to 367 teachers randomly selected from a cluster of nine schools in Hulu Selangor, Malaysia. The results show that teachers have moderate levels of readiness, attitudes and self-efficacy. There are also significantly positive relationships and predictive correlations between attitudes and readiness as well as self-efficacy and readiness. This implies that attitudes and self-efficacy should be considered in gauging teachers' readiness in the implementation of inclusive education. Taken together, findings in this study could inform further inclusive education research in Malaysia and could be taken into consideration in the design and execution of teacher training courses on Inclusive Education.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Online Teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatari Governmental Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 17-41
Author(s):  
Amani M Allouh ◽  
Saba M Qadhi ◽  
Mahmood A Hasan ◽  
Xiangyun Du
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

This study investigated primary school teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs regarding online teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic and whether it determines any significant differences in self-efficacy levels based on different demographic data. A quantitative and qualitative survey method was employed. The data was collected from primary school teachers in Qatar public schools using a web-based survey that assessed self-efficacy in three areas: Students Engagement, Classroom Management, and Instructional Strategies. Four open-ended questions were included in determining the challenges faced by teachers, coping strategies, and the support needed and received. A total of 514 teachers voluntarily completed the survey. The results showed that elementary school teachers actively reported self-efficacy beliefs in online teaching. T-test and ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences between primary school teachers’ self-efficacy and years of experience in the three fields. However, no significant differences were found between self-efficacy, gender, and age in the area. Results indicated that the more years of experience teachers have, the more self-efficacy they perceive. The open-ended questions’ results showed that unmotivated students were the most frustrating challenge primary teachers faced in online teaching. Therefore, contacting parents was highly prioritized by teachers for coping with this challenge. Besides, professional training was the main support received, but more practical and interactive workshops are still needed. This research can provide educators with insights on implementing technology effectively in their online classrooms and adapting to challenging times to achieve a smooth and effective learning process.

scholarly journals TEACHERS’ OPINIONS ON THE PROCESS OF (SELF) EDUCATION IN WORLD STUDY IN AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Angelija Mačiukaitė ◽  
Irena Balčiūnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Inclusive Classrooms ◽  
Inclusive Classroom ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Aids

When students with special educational needs (SEN) started to be educated in inclusive classrooms of the mainstream school, some issues concerning the organisation of the process of (self) education in the subject World Study came to the fore. The present research aims at revealing the views of mainstream primary school teachers on the difficulties of preparation for the classes on World Study and the process of organisation of (self) education, when students with SEN are educated in the same classroom. 62 mainstream primary school teachers took part in the research. The survey was conducted on the basis of a special questionnaire. It was established that half of the research participants expressed the opinion that they experience difficulties in preparing for the World Study classes in inclusive classrooms. The difficulties are in adapting the content of education, in the choice of teaching aids and methods, in preparing tasks for independent study. The difficulties caused by the preparation for World Study in inclusive classrooms, in teachers’ opinion, are related more to the education of different ability students, provision of individual support, combining teaching methods, giving attention to the student and stimulation of motivation. It is more difficult to give attention to every student with the greater number of students with SEN. The process of education is also made more difficult due to the fact that students with SEN are seldom active and very rarely can work independently. Key words: primary school teachers, students with special educational needs (SEN), inclusive education, world study.

Teamwork between class teachers and support teachers as the basis of inclusion—A case study in Romanian primary school education

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 328-335
Author(s):  
Alina Turculet ◽  
Mihaela Voinea
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
School Education ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Primary School Teachers

The purpose of this study is to identify how primary school teachers understand the importance of inclusive education and the benefits of the collaboration between the class teachers and the support teachers. In order to identify the social representations of primary school teachers regarding the cooperation with the support teachers, we have used a questionnaire-based inquiry. We have organised the data into a case study at the level of primary school education. The responses to the open questions offered by the investigated teachers allowed a dramaturgical approach to the roles and the responsibilities of the actors in special education. Our results enhance the benefits of integration of students with special educational needs in the conditions of a distributed responsibility between parents, class teachers and support teachers. Therefore, the qualitative analysis of the written responses of primary school teachers reveals the need of continuous training in aspects related to special educational needs. Keywords: Special educational needs, support teachers, primary school education.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SELF-EFFICACY AND TRUST AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (35) ◽  
pp. 237-248
Author(s):  
Jumadi Musa ◽  
Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin ◽  
Zakiah Noordin ◽  
Nur Afny Juati ◽  
Hujaimah @ Siti Syafiqah Juhumin
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between headmaster instructional leadership, headmaster transformational leadership, self-efficacy, and trust among primary school teachers. Furthermore, the study aims to examine the role of gender, age, and teaching experience in headmaster instructional leadership, headmaster transformational leadership, and self-efficacy. The participants were selected by proportional stratified sampling and simple random selection. This study adopted a survey research design that utilized an ex-post facto research type in which the researcher used questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. The instruments used are the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS), Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), and Trust Scale - Trust in Principal. A total of 297 respondents (mean age 37.4 + 1.5 years) from 71 schools were involved in this study. The data gathered from the respondents were downloaded into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for quantitative analysis. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive significant relationship between headmaster instructional leadership (r = .708, p <.05), headmaster transformational leadership (r= .683, p<.05), self-efficacy (r = .615, p <.05) and trust. It is found there is no significant difference among primary school teachers of different ages and teaching experience concerning their headmaster instructional leadership [F (2, 296) = 1.533, p> 0.05][F (2, 296) =. 878, p> 0.05], , headmaster transformational leadership [F(2, 296)=.396, p> 0.05][F(2, 296)=.396, p> 0.05] and teacher efficacy [F (2, 296) = 1.164, p> 0.05] [F (2, 296) = 1.204, p> 0.05]. The present study gains significance as the results can assist the teachers and organizations in enhancing the thrust of teachers.

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