Research Article

Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability

Volume: 7 Number: 1 June 15, 2020
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Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the educational needs of the teachers regarding the education of inclusive students with learning disabilities in their classes. A qualitative case study design was used in this paper. The study group consists of 20 teachers who work in primary, secondary and high schools in Duzce city center in the 2018-2019 academic year and they have students who were diagnosed with learning disabilities in their classrooms. The participating teachers were selected according to the maximum diversity sampling method. In this research, teacher opinions were asked through a semi-structured interview form and content analysis was employed to analyze the data. As a result of the research, the educational needs of the teachers were gathered in five themes which are the competence of recognizing learning difficulties of students, to use the educational diagnostic process for students with learning difficulties, to prepare an individualized education plan, to develop instructional adaptations, and to conduct a family education. Based on the findings of this study, the teachers were revealed to need education in recognizing learning disabilities and the features of students with learning disabilities. In addition to these, they were also detected to need education not only in the use and the interpretation of standard assessment tools but also the knowledge about vocational regulations. The participating teachers also stated that they lack knowledge in the establishment of support and cooperation mechanisms, having the content knowledge regarding the preparation of an individualized education plan, providing expert support as well as pre, while and post educational interventions and training for family education. In the light of the research findings, it was proposed to provide practical in-service training with expert support, improve the professional qualifications of teachers providing prevocational and on the job training, and to carry out awareness activities aiming at increasing family participation.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 15, 2020

Submission Date

October 25, 2019

Acceptance Date

June 2, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Aktan, O. (2020). Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 7(1), 149-164. https://doi.org/10.33200/ijcer.638362
AMA
1.Aktan O. Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research. 2020;7(1):149-164. doi:10.33200/ijcer.638362
Chicago
Aktan, Osman. 2020. “Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students With Learning Disability”. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research 7 (1): 149-64. https://doi.org/10.33200/ijcer.638362.
EndNote
Aktan O (June 1, 2020) Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research 7 1 149–164.
IEEE
[1]O. Aktan, “Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability”, International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 149–164, June 2020, doi: 10.33200/ijcer.638362.
ISNAD
Aktan, Osman. “Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students With Learning Disability”. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research 7/1 (June 1, 2020): 149-164. https://doi.org/10.33200/ijcer.638362.
JAMA
1.Aktan O. Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research. 2020;7:149–164.
MLA
Aktan, Osman. “Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students With Learning Disability”. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, vol. 7, no. 1, June 2020, pp. 149-64, doi:10.33200/ijcer.638362.
Vancouver
1.Osman Aktan. Determination of Educational Needs of Teachers Regarding the Education of Inclusive Students with Learning Disability. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research. 2020 Jun. 1;7(1):149-64. doi:10.33200/ijcer.638362

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