scholarly journals Attitudes about inclusion by educators and physical educators: effects of participation in an inclusive adapted physical education program

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 649-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliane Mauerberg-deCastro ◽  
Ana Clara de Souza Paiva ◽  
Gabriela Andreeta Figueiredo ◽  
Thais Delamuta Ayres da Costa ◽  
Marcela Rodrigues de Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
School System ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Regular School ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Inclusive Settings ◽  
And Training

This study assessed the attitudes about the inclusion of students with disability by professionals in education and health, relative to their experience and training. We compared three groups: 20 teachers and trainees who worked in an adapted physical education program (GI); 75 professionals from the municipal education system of Rio Claro subdivided according to their experience-CGyes e CGno, respectively, with and without experience. We used the inventory adapted by Palla (2001) to assess participants' attitudes and self-concepts. Overall, individuals in the group that participated in the intervention maintained their tendency of being favorable toward inclusion. Teachers in regular school settings in the municipal school system of Rio Claro (São Paulo, Brazil), regardless of their experience with inclusive settings, remain mostly indecisive about the benefits of inclusion.

PREPARING FUTURE PHYSICAL EDUCATORS FOR INCLUSION: CHANGING THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. BLOCK ◽  
Eun Hye KWON ◽  
Sean HEALY
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
General Physical

Students with disabilities around the world are leaving special schools and special classes and are receiving their education in general education schools. In addition to attending general education classes, these students with disabilities are attending general physical education classes. Unfortunately, research has clearly demonstrated that physical educators do not feel prepared to include students with disabilities into their general physical education classes. Such findings are not surprising given that the typical physical education teacher education program in the United States only requires one course in adapted physical education, and in many countries around the world not even one adapted physical education course is required. However, many physical education teacher education programs do not have the space to add more adapted physical education classes, and other universities do not have professors with specialized knowledge to teach adapted physical education. What can be done to better prepare future and current physical educators? Online education is a relatively new method for delivering information about disability in general and more specifically how to include students with disabilities into general physical activities. The purpose of this paper is to introduce online education and present preliminary research that supports the use of online training with physical educators.

Examining the Role Clarity, Ability, and Training Needs of Paraeducators Supporting Students With Disabilities in Physical Education Settings

2022 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim G. Swenson ◽  
Justin A. Haegele
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Role Clarity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Training

Paraeducators are often utilized in physical education environments to assist instructors as well as students with disabilities; however, there is little research on the utilization of these professionals within this setting. This study explored paraeducators’ perceived roles and competencies in physical education from the perspectives of both paraeducators and physical educators. This study was conducted with physical educators and paraeducators serving as participants and completing a content-validated survey on the various roles typically assumed by paraeducators when assisting in physical education classes. Data were analyzed via descriptive statistics and t tests, and differences between physical educators and paraeducators were identified. Results indicated these key findings: (1) There was a significant difference in the perception of role clarity of paraeducators between participant groups, (2) there was a significant difference in the perception of role ability of paraeducators between participant groups, and (3) there was not a significant difference between groups in terms of the training needs of paraeducators specific to physical education. Using the results of this study, physical educators and paraeducators can work together to provide the best learning environment possible within physical education for students with disabilities and within the working environment for both physical educators and paraeducators.

Professional Preparedness and Psychosocial Beliefs as Predictors of Quality Physical Education and Recreation Services to Students with Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thea Kavanaugh ◽  
Joe Tomaka ◽  
Ernesto Moralez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Recreation Services ◽  
Professional Disciplines ◽  
And Training

The purpose of this study was to examine how professional preparedness and psychosocial beliefs affected behavioral intentions and quality service behaviors in providing physical education (PE) and recreation services to students with disabilities (SWD). Participants of an online survey included New Mexico adapted physical education (APE) teachers (N=42) and recreational therapists (RT; N=13) and a sample of PE teachers (N=63). Analyses revealed significant differences between PE teachers and personnel in specialty professional disciplines. APE and RT personnel reported greater positive attitudes, higher self-efficacy, greater behavioral intention, and more engagement in quality service behaviors than PE teachers. The results have implications for the selection and training of school personnel hired to provide PE and recreation services to SWD.

How to Create Sustainable Nonviolence Curriculum in Public Schools in Sweden

2021 ◽  
pp. 743-762
Author(s):  
Giuseppina Wright
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Public School ◽  
School System ◽  
Public School Systems ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Swedish School ◽  
And Training

Author argues the urgent need for nonviolence training and the contemporary challenges of implementing such plans. Furthermore, chapter briefly discusses the eruptions of violence and experienced in Europe, along with innovative ways to educate all stakeholders. In addition, the chapter includes a case study of a Swedish school, with research of contemporary nonviolence training and curriculum. The chapter will benefit a variety of entities and organizations, such as educators in public school systems and governmental organizations. Findings suggest a growing concern amongst educators, students and parents due to escalating threats and acts of violence in school settings. Moreover, findings indicate partial integration of sustainable nonviolence curriculum into some Swedish schools. Author proposes to integrate and implement nonviolence training into the Swedish public school system as nationally mandated integrated subjects. Further research suggests additional research conducted to measure qualitative and quantitative results nonviolence curriculum and training.

Preservice Physical Educators’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs Toward Inclusion: The Impact of Coursework and Practicum

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea R. Taliaferro ◽  
Lindsay Hammond ◽  
Kristi Wyant
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
Disability Categories ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of completion of an adapted physical education (APE) course with an associated on-campus practicum on preservice physical educators’ self-efficacy beliefs toward the inclusion of individuals with specific disabilities (autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments). Preservice students in physical education teacher education (N = 98) at a large U.S. Midwestern university enrolled in 1 of 2 separate 15-wk APE courses with an associated 9-wk practicum experience were surveyed at the beginning, middle, and conclusion of each course. Results of 4 separate 2-factor fixed-effect split-plot ANOVAs revealed significant improvements in self-efficacy beliefs from Wk 1 to Wk 8 and from Wk 1 to Wk 15 across all disability categories. Significant differences between courses were found only for autism in Time 1.

An Alternative to Least Restrictive Environments: A Continuum of Support to Regular Physical Education

1992 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. Block ◽  
Patricia L. Krebs
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Regular Education ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Special Education Professionals ◽  
Levels Of Support

The concept of least restrictive environments (LRE), originally conceived by Deno (1970) and Reynolds (1962) to advocate for a range of special education placements for children with disabilities, has become synonymous with a continuum of physical education placement options for students with disabilities. Many models have been presented over the years. Options range from full-time regular physical education in a regular school to full-time adapted physical education in a special school or facility, with various placement options in between. The emphasis of these models is on varying the placement to meet the needs of the student with disabilities. Taylor (1988) has identified several flaws to the concept of LRE placement options. In addition, many special education professionals advocate placing all students with disabilities in regular education with varying levels of support (e.g., Stainback & Stainback, 1990). This paper discusses an alternative to the traditional continuum of LRE placement options. This new model presents a continuum of support which emphasizes how much and what type of assistance is provided to a particular student with disabilities that will enable him/her to succeed in regular physical education.

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