scholarly journals Montessori and Non-Montessori Early Childhood Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Inclusion and Access

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Danner ◽  
Susan Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
General Education ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Education Professional ◽  
Education Professional Development ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Inclusion

<p>Montessori and non-Montessori general education early childhood teachers were surveyed about their attitudes towards including children with disabilities and providing access in their classrooms.  Both groups reported similar and positive supports for inclusion within their schools. Montessori teachers reported having less knowledge about inclusion and less special education professional development than their non-Montessori counterparts.   Implications for professional development and teacher preparation are described.</p>

Special education professional development needs in Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan Chitiyo ◽  
Elizabeth M. Hughes ◽  
Darlington M. Changara ◽  
George Chitiyo ◽  
Kristen M. Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Education Professional ◽  
Education Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Needs

Developing a Theory of Program Vision as Professional Socialization in Special Education Teacher Preparation

2021 ◽  
pp. 088840642110589
Author(s):  
Hannah Morris Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
General Education ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities

In general education, researchers find candidates’ pre-service experiences are a tool for socialization into the knowledge, norms, and values of the profession. An important aspect of this process is program vision—the collective understanding of teaching put forth by a preparation program. Yet, few investigations in special education examine program vision. Using interviews with candidates across six teacher preparation programs, the author generates theory to understand the role of vision in special education teacher candidates’ professional socialization and how experiences of program vision are associated with their conceptions of their future roles and responsibilities. Candidates’ conception of special educators’ roles reflected three characterizations consistent within, but distinct across programs: Direct Instructor, Supportive Differentiator, and General Responder. Each profile was associated with unique roles and responsibilities for special educators. Findings draw attention to the importance of examining vision as a tool for professional socialization in special education teacher preparation.

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