Attitudes and Attributes of General Education Teachers Identified as Effective Inclusionists
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Remedial and Special Education
- Vol. 18 (1), 28-35
- https://doi.org/10.1177/074193259701800106
Abstract
School principals and special education teachers identified general education teachers who were the most skilled at including students with disabilities in their classrooms. After 10 individuals identified by both principals and special educators were interviewed, seven themes emerged. These teachers (a) described their own personalities as tolerant, reflective, and flexible; (b) accepted responsibility for all students; (c) described a positive working relationship with special educators; (d) reported adjusting expectations for integrated students; (e) indicated that their primary inclusionary attitude was showing interpersonal warmth and acceptance in their interactions with students; (f) felt that there was insufficient time available for collaboration; and (g) expressed reservations about fully including all students. Results are discussed in terms of teacher preparation, administrative practices, implications for increased inclusion, and suggestions for further research.Keywords
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