ERIC Number: EJ973185
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Aug
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-4064
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The Use of Service-Learning among Special Education Faculty
Neeper, Lance S.; Dymond, Stacy K.
Teacher Education and Special Education, v35 n3 p185-201 Aug 2012
The purpose of this study was to describe the use of service-learning (SL) by special education faculty at 4-year colleges and universities across the United States, and to determine faculty attitudes and beliefs about the application of SL in special education. Participants included faculty with experience in SL teaching and/or research in special education (N = 48). Data were gathered using a survey. Results show that faculty represented a wide range of institutions and had varying levels of SL experience. There was variability in beliefs about and implementation of SL across faculty. Barriers to incorporating SL in courses and research were minimal. Significant differences in attitudes and beliefs were found based on type of institution, size of institution, and size of community. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Service Learning, Special Education Teachers, Higher Education, College Faculty, Special Education, Teacher Surveys, Likert Scales, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Statistical Analysis, Inclusion, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Curriculum Implementation, Institutional Characteristics, Beliefs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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