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RePEc: Research Papers in Economics - RePEc, 2011
Academicus International Scientific Journal, 2011
The goal of the study is to give the teachers’ perspective on challenges and rewards of inclusive... more The goal of the study is to give the teachers’ perspective on challenges and rewards of inclusive education for students with special needs. Participants (N=50) were teachers of four mainstream schools involved in inclusive education through a model demonstration project. The data were collected through a written questionnaire and a focus group. The results show that the participating teachers believe in the message of inclusive education and have embraced it. The challenges are related to (a) lack of adequate professional preparation to work with students with special needs in general and in inclusive settings, in particular; (b) lack of administrative support such as reduced class size and teaching load; (c) lack of support by other professionals and special education teachers; and (d) lack of any supportive resources such as special equipment and modified didactic materials.
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 2004
Agency-based human services workers (N= 17) were asked to describe five central principles they b... more Agency-based human services workers (N= 17) were asked to describe five central principles they believe direct their practice with those they work with. All these workers are employed in an agency that embraces the strengths perspective as its overarching agency mission and practice approach when working with adults with disabilities in supported employment. The results from written surveys reveal that their practice principles are organized around two major tenets. First, the working relationship between their consumers and themselves is an essential component of the intervention and is characterized by mutuality, collaboration, and partnership. Second, an adherence to a value of consumer self-determination makes the consumer the director of the helping process. Components of these tenets or principles are addressed in the findings. This study contributes to our understanding of how a practice approach guides practice for social workers and other helping professionals in agencies t...
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics - RePEc, 2011
Academicus International Scientific Journal, 2011
The goal of the study is to give the teachers’ perspective on challenges and rewards of inclusive... more The goal of the study is to give the teachers’ perspective on challenges and rewards of inclusive education for students with special needs. Participants (N=50) were teachers of four mainstream schools involved in inclusive education through a model demonstration project. The data were collected through a written questionnaire and a focus group. The results show that the participating teachers believe in the message of inclusive education and have embraced it. The challenges are related to (a) lack of adequate professional preparation to work with students with special needs in general and in inclusive settings, in particular; (b) lack of administrative support such as reduced class size and teaching load; (c) lack of support by other professionals and special education teachers; and (d) lack of any supportive resources such as special equipment and modified didactic materials.
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 2004
Agency-based human services workers (N= 17) were asked to describe five central principles they b... more Agency-based human services workers (N= 17) were asked to describe five central principles they believe direct their practice with those they work with. All these workers are employed in an agency that embraces the strengths perspective as its overarching agency mission and practice approach when working with adults with disabilities in supported employment. The results from written surveys reveal that their practice principles are organized around two major tenets. First, the working relationship between their consumers and themselves is an essential component of the intervention and is characterized by mutuality, collaboration, and partnership. Second, an adherence to a value of consumer self-determination makes the consumer the director of the helping process. Components of these tenets or principles are addressed in the findings. This study contributes to our understanding of how a practice approach guides practice for social workers and other helping professionals in agencies t...