Research Article

Needs of Preschool Counselors about Inclusive Practices

Volume: 6 Number: 1 July 14, 2015
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Needs of Preschool Counselors about Inclusive Practices

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the opinions and needs of preschool counselors about inclusive practices. For this purpose in-depth interviews were conducted with eight preschool counselors. In the schools where these counselors worked one or more children with special needs were enrolled. This study suggested that preschool counselors had limited knowledge and skills related to inclusive practices. Moreover, the primary needs of preschool counselors were about the topics of “characteristics of children with special needs,” “educational assessment and preparing Individualized Education Programs–IEPs, “deciding on which behavior modification method or strategy to use,” and “providing knowledge and support to preschool teachers about inclusive practices.” The results are discussed in line with the existing literature and inclusive practices in Turkey.

Key Words: Preschool education, inclusion, counselors, opinions and needs, qualitative research, in-depth interview.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 14, 2015

Submission Date

July 14, 2015

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2014 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Akalın, S. (2015). Needs of Preschool Counselors about Inclusive Practices. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 6(1), 115-142. https://doi.org/10.20489/intjecse.51226

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