ERIC Number: EJ1034080
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 16
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0827-3383
Perspectives of College of Education Students in Turkey on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Yasar, Pinar; Cronin, Kathleen A.
International Journal of Special Education, v29 n1 p61-75 2014
This study addressed the autism awareness of College of Education students in two universities in Turkey. The main purpose of this research study was to conduct a needs assessment to learn more about Turkey's College of Education students' knowledge and awareness of autism. The Autism Awareness of College of Education Students in Turkey questionnaire was used to collect the data. The survey statements were designed to answer the research questions and provide considerable information on College of Education students' awareness and attitudes about autism. Participants for this study were randomly selected from among the students in the College of Education at two different universities in Turkey: Gazi University, Ankara, and Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed with descriptive statistics to understand attitudes, beliefs, and thoughts of College of Education students in Turkey. Results generally demonstrated that College of Education students' knowledge of autism was limited; however, they realized they need more classes and preparation in order to effectively work with children with autism.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Student Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Education Majors, Schools of Education, Student Surveys, Likert Scales, College Students, Questionnaires, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Turkey

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