Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Educational Outcomes for Students with Special Needs: The Impact of Support and Resources on Teachers’ Perceptions

  • Traci Y. Sharpe (Author) Director of Exceptional Child Education for Taylor County Schools in Campbellsville, Kentucky
    Traci Sharpe is the Director of Exceptional Child Education for Taylor County Schools in Campbellsville, Kentucky and is currently obtaining her Doctorate degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Having worked in the area of special education for fourteen years, Traci has varied experiences that include being a teacher in alternative education, the resource room, and the collaborative setting. Traci has also worked as a behavior consultant and currently serves as an administrator. She and her husband Woody have a ten-year-old son, Tate, and a four-year-old daughter, Anna Beth.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.215
Abstract
This article defines a theoretical framework for reviewing factors that affect a teacher’s self-efficacy as they work to impact the educational outcomes for students with special needs. Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory is utilized on the basis that one’s belief in his ability to be effective has a direct impact on his effectiveness. This information will contribute greatly to the field of education and the work of administrators who seek answers for increasing teachers’ self-efficacy as society continues to move toward the inclusion of those with disabilities.
Keywords
Inclusion, Teacher Competencies, Outcomes of Education, Individualized Education Programs, Self Efficacy, Teacher Effectiveness
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How to Cite
Sharpe, T. Y. (2013). Educational Outcomes for Students with Special Needs: The Impact of Support and Resources on Teachers’ Perceptions. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 8(2), 132-138. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.215

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