scholarly journals Correction: Can self-efficacy mediate between knowledge of policy, school support and teacher attitudes towards inclusive education?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0262625
Author(s):  
Shirli Werner ◽  
Thomas P. Gumpel ◽  
Judah Koller ◽  
Vered Wiesenthal ◽  
Naomi Weintraub
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Attitudes ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Support

scholarly journals Can self-efficacy mediate between knowledge of policy, school support and teacher attitudes towards inclusive education?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257657
Author(s):  
Shirli Werner ◽  
Tom P. Gumpel ◽  
Judah Koller ◽  
Vered Wiesenthal ◽  
Naomi Weintraub
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
National Policy ◽  
School Support ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Inclusion

Background While research has focused on understanding teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with special educational needs into general education classrooms, there are lacunae that have yet to be addressed. This study examined the association between perceived self-efficacy and attitudes towards inclusion among elementary school teachers. The study also examined the role of teachers’ self-efficacy as a mediating variable between knowledge of inclusion policy, perception of school support and teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion. Methods Teachers (N = 352) working in general or special education schools completed questionnaires assessing attitudes towards inclusion, sense of self-efficacy, knowledge of current policy, and perception of support for inclusive practices. Results Higher perceived knowledge of inclusion policy and higher perceived school support of inclusion were both related to higher self-efficacy regarding inclusion, which, in turn, was related to more positive attitudes about inclusion. Conclusion Our results suggest that point to being knowledgeable regarding local and national policy is important in order to increase feelings of self-efficacy regarding the implementation of effective educational practice. To enhance inclusion, local and national policy must be clearly communicated to teachers. Furthermore, leadership and a supportive school environment are conducive to successful inclusive education.

Teachers' Attitudinal Orientation Towards the Socially Disadvantaged Students and their Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-72
Author(s):  
Anna Petr Šafránková ◽  
Tereza Humenská
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Socially Disadvantaged ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Relationship

In the context of education of socially disadvantaged pupils and the perspective of inclusive education, the teacher occupies a significant position. The presented study focuses on the issue of education of socially disadvantaged pupils, respectively its aim is to present results of the research survey focused on the attitudinal orientation of teachers in Pardubice, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem regions (n = 122) towards the socially disadvantaged pupils. Further, its goal is to find out whether there exists a relation between the teacher's attitudinal orientation and the region, his/her age, the length of the teaching experience, his/her experience with socially disadvantaged pupils education and their self-efficacy. In order to achieve research goals the Likert-type questionnaire method was used and as a research tool Teacher self-efficacy. The obtained data were subjected to factor analysis, in order to verify the relation between individual variables ANOVA was used, further Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test and Pearson correlation coefficient were used. It was found out that teachers evaluate the group of socially disadvantaged pupils rather negatively, on the other hand, they evaluate the possibility to reduce or overcome their disadvantage originating from the family environment they come from rather positively and also they perceive the relationship between the school and the socially disadvantaged pupils rather positively. The teachers' attitudinal orientation is not related to the previous experience with the education of socially disadvantaged pupils, the length of their teaching experience and region where the teachers work. On the contrary, the relation between teachers' attitudinal orientation and age and self-efficacy was proved.

scholarly journals Chilean Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusive Education, Intention, and Self-Efficacy to Implement Inclusive Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2300
Author(s):  
Constanza San Martin ◽  
Chenda Ramirez ◽  
Rubén Calvo ◽  
Yolanda Muñoz-Martínez ◽  
Umesh Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Inclusive Classrooms ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Teacher Qualification ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Inclusion

Teachers play an important role in the success of inclusive practices for diverse learners in regular classrooms. It is, therefore, important to examine their beliefs and preparation to teach in inclusive classrooms. The main purpose of this study was to analyze the attitude of active Chilean teachers (n = 569) towards inclusion, their self-efficacy regarding inclusive practices, and their intention to teach in inclusive classrooms. Our secondary objectives were to explore the relationship between their attitudes and self-efficacy and to determine the influence of demographic and professional variables on these two constructs. A positive and significant relationship between teachers’ attitude and self-efficacy was found. Teacher qualification was not significantly related to attitudes towards inclusion but was negatively associated with their self-efficacy beliefs concerning inclusive practices. Secondary education teachers reported lower teaching efficacy beliefs for inclusion than pre-school, primary, and special education teachers. The type of school emerged as a significant predictor of teachers’ attitude and self-efficacy beliefs. The implications of this research and need for additional teacher and in-service training to improve educators’ attitudes and self-efficacy are discussed.

scholarly journals Riviu sistematis sikap guru terhadap pendidikan inklusif

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-112
Author(s):  
Farida Kurniawati ◽  
Sulistami Prihandini
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Attitudes ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
The World ◽  
Category Knowledge ◽  
Professional Assistance ◽  
Very High

Teachers’ attitude is an important factor that influences the quality of the implementation of inclusive education. The quality of inclusive education is part of the quality of education in general in a country. The quality of education of countries around the world is measured by the United Nations using the Human Development Index and placing countries in the very high, high, medium, and low categories. Systematic review was carried out to  get an idea of ​​the attitudes of teachers towards inclusive education and the factors that influence it in countries based on the HDI category. By using three electronic search engines for academic data, namely EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Taylor & Francis Online, 18 articles reporting teacher attitudes towards inclusive education in various countries were discussed. The results found that there were no differences in teacher attitudes towards inclusive education between countries with very high and high HDI categories with countries in the moderate HDI category. Knowledge of children with disabilities and teaching experiences of these children is known to influence the attitudes of teachers towards inclusive education in countries with all HDI categories. The support from community, the availability of professional assistance, and the length of the implementation of inclusive education are factors that influence the attitudes of teachers in very high and high HDI categories countries, while the negative perception of disability makes teachers held negative attitudes towards inclusive education. Recommendations for improving the review of this topic are discussed in this study

scholarly journals Meta-analysis of the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and attitudes toward inclusive education

2022 ◽  
Vol 109 ◽  
pp. 103521
Author(s):  
Akie Yada ◽  
Markku Leskinen ◽  
Hannu Savolainen ◽  
Susanne Schwab
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Opinions of Teacher Candidates on Inclusive Education: A Parallel Mixed Method Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Hatice Leblebici ◽  
Azmi Türkan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Mixed Method Study

In this study, teacher candidates’ attitudes, self-efficacy perceptions towards inclusive education, and their situation towards in-class practices were determined. A total of a hundred thirty three pre-service teachers participated in the research voluntarily. The study was designed according to the parallel mixed methods research in which both quantitative and qualitative data (QUAN + QUAL) were used together. As data collection tools, “Attitude Scale towards Inclusive Education”, “Self-Efficacy Scale for Inclusive Education” and “In-class Practice Scale for Inclusive Education” were used. In addition, during the collection of qualitative data, teacher candidates were asked to complete the statement, “In my opinion, inclusive education is like…. because….” To determine their metaphorical perceptions. When the results of the study were examined, teacher candidates, it was determined that the perceptions of self-efficacy towards inclusive education and the concern for personal equipment differ in terms of various variables. In addition, the participants chose the positive metaphors that they produced for inclusive education. Among these metaphors, respect for differences, acceptance of diversity is expressed as coexistence due to the structure of inclusive education that unites society.

Parent and Teacher Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education in Nauru

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-128
Author(s):  
Angela Page ◽  
Jeanette Berman ◽  
Penelope Serow
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teacher Attitudes ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Future Policy

AbstractIt is recognised that the attitudes of parents and teachers are important in supporting inclusive education in developing countries. This study involved the application of quantitative research through the administration of a survey to determine the attitudes of parents and teachers in the Republic of Nauru. The results have provided preliminary data regarding attitudes related to the emergence of inclusive education in Nauru. Parents were more positive concerning issues that relate directly to the educational benefits of their children over more general benefits of inclusion in education. At this stage, teachers report higher levels of positive attitude than parents. A more fine-grained level of analysis revealed that there is a wide range of attitudes to aspects of education for students with disabilities, and areas of expertise needed to support inclusive education. This research has provided an understanding of current parental and teacher attitudes and levels of existing teacher expertise towards inclusion that is able to inform future policy development in Nauru.

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