دور الموجه الفني في تطوير الأداء المهني لمعلمي التربية الخاصة (فصول الدمج) بدولة الكويت = The Role of Educational Supervisor in a Professional Performance to the Development of Special Education Teachers in Kuwait

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 187-203
Author(s):  
محمد سعود العجمي ◽  
سلامة عجاج العنزي ◽  
أحمد محسن السعيدي
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Educational Supervisor

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being of Special Education Teachers in China: The Mediating Role of Work-Engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wangqian Fu ◽  
Chonggao Wang ◽  
Wenjun Tang ◽  
Sha Lu ◽  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Psychological Mechanism

The well-being of special education teachers is key to their mental health and also influences the development of their students. This study aimed to investigate the psychological mechanism of the well-being of special education teachers in China, where they are maximum in number. We explored the role of emotional intelligence (EI) and work engagement on the well-being of teachers. A total of 496 Chinese special education teachers participated in the current study. Results suggested that (1) the EI and work engagement were positively associated with the well-being of special education teachers; and that (2) work engagement played a mediating role on EI and well-being of special education teachers. To promote the well-being of special education teachers, suggestions for policymakers and schools are discussed.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Fathers and Special Education Teachers Concerning Oral Health of Children with Down Syndrome: A Qualitative Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
FARIS ALGAHTANI
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Abstract Aim The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the role of parents of children with Down syndrome (DS) and the role of special education teachers in creating and maintaining oral health behaviors in children with (DS) in primary school in Jeddah. Methods The information was collected through semi-structured interviews with 45 participants, 18 parents and 27 teachers. All interviews conducted in Arabic, then transcription in English, general thematic analysis was adopted in this study. Results A number of barriers related to maintaining good oral health for children are mentioned due to: Saudi lifestyle, routine and cultural standards. Moreover, there was a lack of knowledge related to promoting oral health and children's demand to brush their teeth. A preventable visit to the dentist was not necessary according to the participants, as it was required only when seeking treatment. The teachers agreed on the importance of having a school program to promote oral health and expressed willingness to participate in it; however, they also expressed their lack of knowledge about promoting it. This study concluded that Jeddah residents are keen to maintain the health of their children but do not know the correct ways to do this; moreover, they have some concern about doing so. A number of interventions are needed to improve children's oral health; these interventions need to target parents, teachers and children.Conclusion: the participants showed oral health was something they valued, and confidence for educating children and improving their oral health was low.

Exploring the Support Role of Special Education Teachers After Hurricane Ike

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1325-1345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth McAdams Ducy ◽  
Laura M. Stough
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Hurricane Ike ◽  
Significant Disabilities ◽  
Communication Supports ◽  
Essential Support

This study explored the role of special education teachers of children with significant disabilities during Hurricane Ike. Grounded theory methods were used to analyze interview data of the teachers ( n = 4) who were employed in school districts directly affected by the hurricane. The five categories that emerged from the data were losses for students and families, losses for teachers, resource supports, communication supports, and supports to reestablish routines. Despite being affected by the storm themselves, the teachers provided essential support to their students and families throughout all phases of the disaster. The role of these teachers evolved to include instrumental and psychological supports, which has been documented in previous studies. These teachers’ roles differed in that they provided support while school was closed and included the disability-related needs of their students. Recommendations include that teachers receive training on the needs of students with significant disabilities and their families during natural disaster.

Special Education Teachers’ Experience, Confidence, Beliefs, and Knowledge About Integrating Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. Anderson ◽  
Rebecca S. Putman
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Private University ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Integrating Technology ◽  
Technology Beliefs ◽  
University Laboratory School

This study investigated the perspectives of elementary special education teachers regarding integrating technology into lessons. Eight special education teachers at a private university laboratory school, who varied in their levels of teaching experience and confidence with using technology, participated in the study. We interviewed each teacher three times, with two of the interviews following our observations of technology-integrated lessons. Qualitative analysis of interview transcripts provided insight into the interrelationships among teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge, teaching experience, confidence with using technology, beliefs about the role of technology in education, and perceptions of the benefits and challenges associated with using it. Teachers’ perceptions of the value of technology in special education classrooms included providing differentiation, offering varied representations of content, enhancing motivation and engagement, facilitating formative assessment, and fostering life skills. Challenges of integrating technology included technology malfunctions and lack of teacher and student technological knowledge.

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