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

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Instructional Tactics That Facilitate Inclusion: Are We Doing Successful Inclusion in Secondary Classrooms?

William N. Bender, Richard T. Boon, Joe Ann Hinrichs, Carl Lawson Sr.
  • William N. Bender (Author) University of Georgia image/svg+xml
  • Richard T. Boon (Author) University of Georgia
  • Joe Ann Hinrichs (Author) Walden University image/svg+xml
  • Carl Lawson Sr. (Author) Chicago State University image/svg+xml
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.46
Abstract
While inclusive educational placements have become the bedrock of national policy, there are questions concerning support for inclusion among both general and special educators. Further little is known concerning what instructional tactics teachers are actually using in their classes to facilitate inclusion. Ninety-one teachers from grades kindergarten through high school, teaching in either general or special education positions, completed three questionnaires; (a) a demographics measure, (b) a questionnaire on their use of effective instructional strategies that facilitate inclusion, and (c) an attitude scale. Results suggest that attitudes toward inclusion among both general and special educators are less than positive, indicating that special educators may not be strong advocates of inclusive class practices. However, more positive attitudes toward inclusion among middle school teachers were related to increased use of instructional tactics much less frequently than elementary school teachers, suggesting that additional professional development on effective inclusion tactics may be necessary for teachers in the higher grade levels in order to facilitate effective inclusion.
Keywords
Secondary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Inclusion, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Special Education, Middle School Teachers
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How to Cite
Bender, W. N., Boon, R. T., Hinrichs, J. A., & Lawson, C. (2008). Instructional Tactics That Facilitate Inclusion: Are We Doing Successful Inclusion in Secondary Classrooms?. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 3(2), 7-19. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.46

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