scholarly journals The Role of Special Education Teachers in Overcoming Developmental Disorders in Government Primary Schools in Northern West Bank

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Fakhri Mustafa Dweikat
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
West Bank ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Growth Disorders ◽  
Ministry Of Education

This study aimed to identify the role of special education teachers in overcoming the growth disorders in public schools in Northern West Bank. The field descriptive method was used. To achieve this, a questionnaire was collected to collect data and information, which included (42) items, distributed into three areas. (Environmental, occupational, therapeutic) The validity of the tool was examined by presenting it to the academic supervisor and a group of arbitrators. The stability of the questionnaire was determined using the Cronbach's alpha equation, where the data were processed using the Statistical Package Program (SPSS). It was the results of the study that the role of special education teachers In overcoming growth disorders in public schools in Northern West Bank, it was found that there were no significant differences at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) in the role of special education teachers in overcoming growth disorders in public schools Nablus attributed to the variables of sex, educational qualification, years of experience, and after reviewing the results of the study came out several recommendations, the most important of which were: The need for the Ministry of Education to introduce modern technology in teaching students with growth disorders and to provide supporting technology to help them. The need to provide the appropriate educational tools and materials by the Ministry of Education to teach courses and integrated educational programs used with people with growth disorders considerate their different characteristics.

scholarly journals Determination of Self-efficacy and Burnout State of Teachers Working in the Special Education Field in Terms of Different Variables

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cahit Nuri ◽  
Mukaddes Sakalli Demirok ◽  
Cemaliye Direktör
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Burn Out

The aim of the study is to analyse the self-efficacy and burnout of special education teachers in terms of different variables such as gender, teachers’ educational levels, teachers’ daily working hours, and teachers’ daily student numbers.7 special education schools, affiliated to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ministry of Education Primary Education Management Office, and 21 schools, which have a special education mainstreaming room, constituted the population of the research. 46 special education teachers working at special education institutions and 24 special education teachers working at a mainstreaming room in primary schools (a total number of 70 teachers) constituted the sample of the research.The Maslach Burn-out Scale and Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale were administered to the sample group. The collected data was entered into the SPSS and analysed using a t-test, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis.The working hours of teachers were found to be statistically significant for sufficiency in engagement of student sub-dimension. It was revealed that teachers with fewer working hours had lower self-efficacy scores than the teachers with more working hours. Statistically significant difference was also found in depersonalization of burnout sub-dimension of teachers according to their professional seniority.

Inservice Education for Special Education Resource Teachers

1990 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Mary-Helen Martens
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
List Type ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Resource Teachers ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Education Resource

The Professional Development for Special Educators program was first developed in 1986 as a response to a need within the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn. At that time the Archdiocese employed approximately 40 full-time and/or parttime Special Education Resource Teachers to work in regular primary schools. In the preceding years the following had become apparent: •the nature of the role of the special educator in the regular school was changing;•the expectations of the special educator, held by classroom teachers and principals, were diverse and at times unclear;•the special educator was often unsure of his/her role and of how best to respond to the needs within the school;•the level of expertise and experience of the special educators varied greatly.

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.

scholarly journals Fostering a Culture of Innovation: A Case Study of Elementary School Principals in Costa Rica

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel M. Gonzales ◽  
Richard Storti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students

To help promote a culture of innovation, the Ministry of Education andthe Ministry of Science, Technology, and Telecommunication of Costa Rica estab-lished a national executive decree requiring all public schools in the country partic-ipate in the National Program of Science and Technology Fairs (NPSTF). This casestudy examines the role of five elementary school principals in Costa Rica in implementing and preparing their schools for the NPSTF initiative. Principals played threesignificant roles: the motivator of teachers and students; acquirer of NPSTF resources;and the organizer of NPSTF committees and coalitions to help train and finance theinitiative. It is recommended the Ministry of Education establish a budget solely ded-icated to support infrastructure and professional development for NPSTF while aligning goals with all stakeholders.

Asset Mapping in Urban Environments to Support Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 105345122110510
Author(s):  
Joseph John Morgan ◽  
Alain Bengochea ◽  
Johnny Reed
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
School Intervention ◽  
Asset Mapping ◽  
Mapping Process

Public schools located within urban environments are a critical component of a larger social network in their communities, with important reciprocal interactions occurring across settings. This is especially important for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), as integration and alignment of home, community, and school intervention programming is essential for their outcomes. However, teachers often have a deficit-perspective of urban communities and lack the skills to identify assets that may support generalization of interventions for students with EBD in a variety of settings. Asset mapping is one way to help special education teachers reframe this perspective. Definitions of assets and the asset mapping process, as well as practical recommendations for special education teachers to identify assets within their school community environment, are provided.

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